Harold S. Schwartz Music Scholarship Program
Supporting outstanding young vocalists and musicians across Marion, Lake, and Sumter counties through awards, grants, and performance opportunities.
2026 Scholarship Program
Information for the 2026 Harold S. Schwartz Music Scholarship Program. Check back for application timelines and audition details.
How the Scholarship Works
- Annual awards for aspiring college-level vocalists and musicians
- Adjudicated auditions with professional judges
- Performance opportunities with the Opera Club
Eligibility
- You must be graduating from a Lake, Marion, or Sumter County high school or academy in spring 2026;
- You must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0;
- You must be majoring or minoring in music at the college or university of your choice beginning with the 2026–27 academic year;
- Applications and additional Schwartz competition information will be posted here and shared with area schools in fall 2025. Check back for details.
- Apply online or use the downloaded application.
Application Materials
- Completed application form (online or downloadable)
- High school transcript (minimum GPA 3.0)
- Proof of residency (Lake, Marion, or Sumter County)
- Audition repertoire list
- Two recommendation letters
Scholarship Winners
1st Prize$10,000
Kylie Benoit
Batti, batti, o bel Masetto by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
2nd Prize$8,000
Donald Lloyd
Caprice en forme de valse by Paul Bonneau
3rd Prize$6,000
Elaina Phelps
Concertino for Flute and Piano by Cécile Chaminade
4th Prize$4,000
Jacqueline Moreno-Trejo
Three Romances by Robert Schumann
