Congratulations to the 2026 IDTANA Scholarship Recipients! The Irish Dance Teachers’ Association of North America (IDTANA), with very generous support from Northwest Designs, Ink, was proud to award 61 scholarships as part of the 2025 Cyril McNiff Memorial Scholarship Program, with award winners representing all 7 North American regions. These awards included seven regional scholarships (each in the amount of $1,500) sponsored by Northwest Designs, Ink, five memorial scholarships (each in the amount of $2,000) in honor of five IDTANA leaders who were major supporters of the scholarship program, a scholarship (in the amount of $2,000) to honor Anna O’Sullivan, SDCRG, a Founding Member of the IDTANA, and 48 scholarships memory of Cyril McNiff, ADCRG, in amounts ranging from $500-$1000. IDTANA would like to thank Diamond Level sponsor (contribution of $20,000 or more), Northwest Designs, Ink, based in Bellevue, Washington. Northwest Designs, Ink has continually sponsored the Cyril McNiff Memorial Scholarship program since 2014, and has generously donated over $168,000 to this program. IDTANA is also proud to have contributed $35,000 to the 2026 scholarship endowment fund, for a total contribution of over $410,000 since the program’s inception. Each scholarship recipient has demonstrated an impressive commitment to personal and academic excellence! All the best to these young adults as they take the next step in their academic education. To make a donation to the 2027 IDTANA scholarship program, visit: https://idtana.org/donate/ To learn more about applying for the 2027 IDTANA scholarship program, visit: https://idtana.org/scholarships/ Applications for the 2027 scholarship program will run from October 15, 2026 – January 15, 2027 and are open to high school seniors and currently college students who meet eligibility requirements, including being an active dancer at a school run by a teacher currently registered with the IDTANA & CLRG. View application page for full details and eligibility requirements!