Below is the application for the 2019 Macdonald Scholarship Competition. Before applying, please review the Application Guidelines, Preliminary Round Info and Frequently Asked Questions. If you have any questions, please contact Danielle Van Hook at Danielle.VanHook@fairfaxcounty.gov, Please remember:

  • All applicants must be full time high school students (grades 9 to 12) and either reside in, or attend school in, Small District 1A of the Dranesville Tax District.  
  • An application fee of $20 is required for each application.
  • All applicants must be available on their categories preliminary round as well as the final round on March 27. No exceptions.

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* 1. Please select the category that you would like to compete in. (You may compete in more than one category, but you must submit a separate online application for each and pay an additional $20 non-refundable application fee for each category.)

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* 2. If Instrumental, what Instrument?

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* 3. First Name

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* 4. Last Name

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* 5. Best Email Address to Reach You

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* 6. Best Phone Number to Reach You

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* 7. Home Street Address

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* 8. City

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* 9. State

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* 10. Zip

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* 11. School

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* 12. Grade

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* 13. Please provide information about your most noteworthy classes or individual lessons in the category for which you are applying. You may describe up to 6 different experiences. Please list the type of class, location/instructor and number of years for each. For example:

1. Advanced Technique; Music School/Dr. Smith; 5 years
2. Private Lessons; Music School/Dr. Smith; 2 years

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* 14. Please provide information about your most noteworthy performance experience in the category for which you are applying. You may describe up to 6 different experiences. Please list the title and role, location and date. For example:

1. Romeo and Juliet, Juliet; McLean High School; 2015
2. Oliver!, Ensemble Member; ABC Touring Company; 2014

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* 15. Instrumental Music: February 4, 2019Instrumental Music: February 4, 2019Instrumental Music: February 4, 2019Please provide your availability for the preliminary round. Once all applications and application fees are received, a confirmation will be sent to you at the email you listed above with your time slot and important information.

Preliminary round dates are:
Instrumental Music: February 4, 2019
Vocal Music: February 5, 2019
Theatre: February 6, 2019
Dance: February 7, 2019

In order to compete in a category, you must be available on that category's date. No exceptions.

  Available at this time
7:00 -7:15 PM
7:15-7:30 PM
7:30-7:45 PM
7:45-8:00 PM
8:00-8:15 PM
8:15-8:30 PM
8:30-8:45 PM
8:45-9:00 PM

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* 16. Verification

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* 17. Application Fee

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