2026-2027 Competitions & Scholarships
2026-2027 Competitions and Scholarships
NSAL Dreyfoos Concerto Competition
Applications Open
Deadline: October 30, 2026
Mission: To encourage the study of concerti and development of solo performance skills while expanding the repertoire performed by the A.W. Dreyfoos Philharmonic Orchestra.
Competition sponsored by the National Society of Arts and Letters of Florida
Eligibility: Open to all instrumentalists, pianists, and vocalists currently enrolled as music majors at the A.W. Dreyfoos High School for the Performing Arts.
First round will consist of a video recorded live performance of the memorized selection with piano accompaniment submitted with the application.
Live Final Round: Saturday, November 14, 2026 at the Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall at Lynn University located at 3601 N. Military Trail in Boca Raton
Winners Concert with the Dreyfoos Philharmonic: Saturday May, 2027
Prizes:
First: $2000
Second: $1500
Third: $1000
Four special jury prizes of $500.00
Questions? Email our Local Competition Chairpersons: Jeff Adkins, Alyce Erikson
Email:
jeffrey.adkins@palmbeachschools.org;
alytara123@msn.com
National Drama Competition
Applications Open
Deadline: Februray 28, 2027
National First Prize: $15,000
Entry to the National Competition is through the Florida Competition Chaired by Shari Upbin.
Eligibility: Competition Applicants must be between the ages of 18-28, who reside in the state of Florida. Detailed instructions and application below.
NSAL Florida Competition is Saturday, March 6, 2027 at 10 AM at the Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall at Lynn University located at 3601 N. Military Trail in Boca Raton, FL.
General Public Audience Invited. Donations Welcomed.
NSAL Florida Prizes:
First: $2,000, Plus an all-expense paid trip to compete in the National Drama Competition May 20-22 in Lexington, Kentucky.
Second: $1,500
Third: $1,000
Direct Questions and Send Applications to Shari Upbin to ShariUpbin@gmail.com. Use Subject NSAL Drama Competition
The Mark Bruce and Marilyn Lee Musical Theatre Competition
Applications Open
Deadline: March 13, 2027
Eligibility: This is a competition for High School Juniors and Seniors, who reside in the state of Florida. Detailed instructions and application below.
The Mark Bruce and Marilyn Lee Musical Theatre Competition is Saturday March 27 at 10 AM at the Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall at Lynn University located at 3601 N. Military Trail in Boca Raton, FL.
General Public Audience Invited. Donations Welcomed.
Prizes:
First: $3,500
Second: $2,000
Third: $1,500
Direct Questions and Send Applications to Shari Upbin ShariUpbin@gmail.com. Use Subject NSAL Swillinger Competition
Martorella Classical Voice Scholarship
Applications Open
Deadline: February 1, 2027
National Scholarships: $10,000 in scholarships awarded.
Entry is through the NSAL Florida chapter. The competition is chaired by Wendy White.
Eligibility: Scholarship applicants must be between the ages of 23-31 and reside in the State of Florida. Detailed instructions and application below.
Process: Selection is conducted via video. Entrants will be reviewed by Florida Chapter's judges and a maximum of two will be chosen to advance to Nationals. Numerous cash prizes will be awarded. The National First place winner may be invited to perform at NSAL National Competition.
Shirley Rabb Winston Scholarship in Classical Voice
Applications Open
Deadline February 1, 2027
National Prize: $17,000 in Scholarships Awarded
Entry is through the NSAL Florida chapter. The competition is chaired by Wendy White.
Eligibility:
Scholarship applicants must be between the ages of 16-22 and reside in the state of Florida. Detailed instructions and application below.
Process: Selection is conducted via video. Entrants will be reviewed by Florida Chapter's judges and a maximum of two will be chosen to advance to Nationals. Numerous cash prizes will be awarded. The National First place winner may be invited to perform at NSAL National Competition.
Direct Questions and Send Applications along with your YOUTUBE url to Wendy White at wendywhitelight@hotmail.com Use Subject NSAL Rabb Winston Competition
Naomi Rabb Winston Scholarship in 2 D Art
Applications Open
Deadline February 1, 2027
National Scholarships: $17,000 in scholarships awarded.
Entry is through the NSAL Florida chapter. The competition is chaired by Wendy White.
Eligibility: Scholarship applicants must be between the ages of 16-22 and reside in the state of Florida. Detailed instructions and application below.
Process: Selection is conducted via email. Entrants will be reviewed by Florida Chapter's judges and a maximum of two will be chosen to advance to Nationals. Numerous cash prizes will be awarded.
Direct Questions and Send Applications along with your YOUTUBE url to Wendy White at wendywhitelight@hotmail.com Use Subject NSAL Art Competition
NSAL Writing Competition
Applications Open
Deadline: February 1, 2027
National Scholarships: $10,000 in Scholarships Awarded
Entry is through the NSAL Florida chapter. The competition is chaired by Shari Upbin.
Eligibility: Scholarship applicants must be between the ages of 16-22 and reside in the state of Florida. Detailed instructions and application below.
Process: This writing contest is for fiction short story. No AI content or assistance will be accepted. Submission is via email.
Direct Questions and Send Applications to Shari Upbin to ShariUpbin@gmail.com. Use Subject NSAL Writing Scholarship
