Charles J. Thurmond Youth Art Scholarship

The Kiwanis Club of Gainesville Charles J. Thurmond Youth Art Scholarship Award

The Charles J Thurmond Art Scholarship Awards are offered annually by the Gainesville Kiwanis Club in Gainesville, Georgia.

This scholarship awards several annual scholarships for students 9th-12th grade in three categories: writing, performing, and visual arts. A total of $15,500 is awarded each year.

Both the writing arts and performing arts categories award $5,000 in scholarships each year in the following increments:

1st Place - $2,500

2nd Place - $1,500

3rd Place - $1,000

The visual arts category awards $5,500 in scholarships. The Quinlan holds this contest during student art month each year. These awards are in the following increments:

Best of Show: $2,500

1st Place - $1,500

2nd Place - $1,000

3rd Place - $500 (added in 2025!)

 

The application process is in the Spring of each year; please note, each category has a different time frame. The final scholarship award distributions are administered by the North Georgia Community Foundation.

For questions about the programs, applications, and entry, email: kiwanisartsscholarship@gmail.com

 

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2026 PERFORMING ARTS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED

Registration for the Performing Arts Competition is Now Closed. We are looking forward to hearing our contestants perform on Monday, March 23rd at 6:00pm at the First Baptist Church of Gainesville - Choral Rehearsal Hall. There is plenty of seating and the public is welcome to attend and enjoy at no cost!