Scholarship applications for the 2022-23 season are now closed.
Plano Civic Chorus, under the artistic direction of Ralph Stannard, is pleased to announce the establishment of a permanent scholarship in memory of Merritt Felmly. Merritt was an inspiring member of the chorus. He was a lifelong singer whose life exemplified the love of choral music and service to others. Merritt used his talent of singing to enrich and bless all who knew him. Merritt was well loved and loved well. When Merritt was diagnosed with an incurable form of cancer he requested that upon his death donations in his honor be made to Plano Civic Chorus. These funds were used to establish a scholarship fund set up in perpetuity and to be named: THE MERRITT FELMLY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP.
Of the two $500 scholarships given each year one will be awarded to a high school senior and the other will be awarded to a college level junior, senior, or graduate student.
REQUIREMENTS • Pursuit of a Choral Music/Education degree or participation in choral organizations • Submit a transcript demonstrating minimum GPA 3.0 • Submit a 500-1000 word essay describing how choral music has impacted your life. This can include why you love choral music and why you would be honored to receive this award • Submit a 3 minute video showing vocal ability • List choral experience and awards if applicable • Present letter of recommendation from a choral director • Candidates must live and attend schools in the DFW metroplex, which includes the following counties: Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Rockwall, Johnson, Parker, Tarrant, and Wise.
