Applicant must be from the city of San Buenaventura or Ojai and have attended a Ventura or Ojai area high school or college. Interest and involvement in music in recommendation letters and essay must be shown.

Applicant must have significant promise in theatre. Auditions are required for eligibility.

Applicant must be a singer, dancer, or instrumentalist. Minimum 2.5 GPA and minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1410 (composite ACT score of 20) required.

Applicant must be a North Carolina resident or a full-time student at a North Carolina school. Awards are in two divisions, for ages 10 to 15 and ages 16 to 21. Audition required.

Applicant must participate in musical performances on campus and improve musically by taking lessons. Recipient will be expected to participate in at least one major ensemble, such as Orchestra or Jazz Ensemble.

Audition is required for entrance into the music program and for scholarship consideration.

Applicant must be of good academic standing, enrolled in piano or chorus courses. Financial need is considered.

Applicant must have significant promise in instrumental or vocal music. Auditions are required for eligibility.

Applicant must be a student in a school music program. A 250-word essay responding to a prompt about music is required.

Applicant must intend to make music a central part of their life and submit an audio cassette. Applicant should send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with request for competition announcement or visit sponsor's website for more information. Live audition required.