BDFI is proud to present two scholarships during the Blackpool festival. These awards are to honour the names of three great and dearly beloved former champion dancers.

Tbe Benny Tolmeyer scholarship is presented to the winners of the British Amateur “Rising Star” Ballroom competition and they are awarded £500.00.

The Bill & Bobbie Irvine scholarship is presented to the winners of the British Amateur “Rising Star” Lain competition and they are also awarded £500.00

Previous Winners