Scholarships & Competitions
The James C. Macdonald Arts Scholarship Competition:
Each year, the McLean Community Center recognizes the hard work and talent of young performing and visual artists through the James C. Macdonald Arts Scholarship Competition. Following a preliminary audition and a final round of competition, prizes (1st- $1200, 2nd- $800, and 3rd- $400) are awarded in each of five categories: Dance, Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Theatre and Visual Arts. High school students who reside or attend school in the McLean tax district (Small District 1A-Dranesville) are eligible to apply. Last year, seven of the twelve finalists were from Langley High School!
* Application Forms and Information are available online or at the Center’s reception desk.
* Students may enter more than one category.
* A nonrefundable $15 fee is required for each application form submitted.
* Early Bird Special- Pay only $5 (nonrefundable) if your application is received before Feb. 1.
* For information, contact Kathy Herr at kathleen.herr@fairfaxcounty.gov
Application Deadline: April 1
Preliminary Auditions: April 22-29. See Preliminary round information for specific dates.
Final Competition: May 23
For more information, go to the McLean Community Center website and type in “scholarship” in their search site: McLean Community Center
Frequently Asked Questions: http://www.mcleancenter.org/images/Frequently%20Asked%20Questions.pdf
Application Guidelines: http://www.mcleancenter.org/images/Application%20Guidelines%20-%202013.pdf
Application Form: http://www.mcleancenter.org/images/Application%20Form%20-%202013.pdf
James Bland Memorial Music Scholarship Competition for 2013
Once again the Alexandria Lions Club is pleased to sponsor the James Bland Memorial Music Scholarship Competition for 2013. The event will be held on Sunday, February 24, 2013 from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm at the Lyceum in Alexandria.
The competition is open to all students who live in or attend schools in Northern Virginia. Winning students will advance through several levels of competition until they reach the Virginia State Competition which will be held in Bristol, Virginia on May 31, 2013. There are cash awards for the winners at each level with a range of $1000-$2500 at the state level.
The District (Northern VA) contest will be on April 21st at 1:00 pm at the Lyceum. Qualified instrumental students are requested to mail in a registration form before the deadline of Feb. 8, 2013. These should be mailed to me at: Kim Miller 402 Scott St Baltimore, Md 21230 Contestants will be added on a first come-first served basis as we are limited to 10 contestants. Please feel free to call me at 301-449-9153 or 202-320-0432 if you have any questions about this event. Feel free to copy the registration form if you need additional forms.
Click here for the Bland Music Scholarship
