Wilmington Choral Society

Dave Hardee Scholarship Program

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​Each year, The Wilmington Choral Society awards the Dave Hardee Scholarship for Vocal Performing Arts or Music Education to a graduating high school student in New Hanover, Brunswick or Pender County, who is active in a school, church or private choral program, and who plans to pursue vocal performing arts or music education at the college level.  The scholarship, named to honor the memory of one of our beloved past presidents, is funded by contributions from our members and from supportive donors, and will be offered in an amount up to $2,000.

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Eligibility

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• Applicant is a graduating high school student in the Cape Fear Tri-County area (New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender County) during the 2025-2026 school year who plans to pursue vocal performing arts or music education at the college level and is currently a member of a school, church, private choral program or under the direction of a private vocal coach​

• Applicant is not required to major in music but should be enrolled in courses that continue their pursuit of music

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Rules & Requirements

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• Live auditions may be requested by the committee

• The decision of the committee judges is final

• If the applicant is a student or family member of a scholarship committee judge, that judge will recuse themselves from the selection process

• Recipient(s) are expected to apply their scholarship toward academic expenses

• Recipient(s) may be invited to perform as a guest soloist at the Wilmington Choral Society Spring Concert or alternatively at a WCS Rehearsal

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Applications are accepted from November through February with winners announced in March.

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If you have any questions regarding the Wilmington Choral Society Scholarship program - please reach out to the Scholarship Chair:  Shar Rifkin (Shar.Rifkin@gmail.com).  ​​​​

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