Leslie Richardson Memorial Swan & Sparrow Scholarship

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Leslie Richardson Memorial Swan & Sparrow Scholarship

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The Leslie Richardson Memorial Swan & Sparrow Scholarship offers $3,000 to graduating high school seniors from the District of Columbia, North Carolina, or Virginia who plan to attend an HBCU and major in musical performance, jazz studies, or choral conducting.

Jun 1, 2026

55 days left

$3,000

Award amount

6

Requirements

Quick decision

AI insights

Best for

  • Graduating high school seniors
  • Students from D.C., North Carolina, or Virginia
  • Those majoring in musical performance, jazz studies, or choral conducting

Key highlights

  • Award amount: $3,000
  • Deadline: June 1, 2026
  • Open to residents of D.C., North Carolina, or Virginia

Why apply

  • Financial support for education costs
  • Encourages study in music-related fields
  • Supports attendance at HBCUs

Who can apply

  • Minimum 3.00 GPA
  • Resident of the District of Columbia, North Carolina, or Virginia
  • High school senior
  • Seeking an associate or bachelor's degree
  • Studying musical performance, jazz studies, or choral conducting
  • Planning to attend an HBCU

Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

Quick facts

Status

upcoming

Study levels

high_school_senior

Eligible institutions

The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia

Payout method

Not stated on the listing

Before you apply

AI guidance

Things to double-check on the official page.

Missing or unclear on the listing

  • Payout method details
  • Specific application steps

Next steps

AI guidance

A short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.

  1. Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
  2. Skim the official instructions for any uploads or essays.
  3. Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
  4. Apply through the official site linked above.

Application tips

AI guidance

Listing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.

  • Prepare an audition video
  • Gather letters of recommendation

Key requirements (6)

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

  • Minimum 3.00 GPA.
  • Resident of the District of Columbia, North Carolina, or Virginia.
  • High school senior.
  • Seeking an associate or bachelor's degree.
  • Studying musical performance, jazz studies, or choral conducting.
  • Planning to attend an HBCU in the District of Columbia, North Carolina, or Virginia.

Applying

Application details are available on the scholarship's official page.

Award & payment

Amount: $3,000

Payout: Not stated on the listing

Overview

This scholarship provides $3,000 to support students pursuing musical studies at HBCUs.

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Sponsor & application

Information last verified Apr 2, 2026.

Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.

FAQ

Graduating high school seniors from D.C., North Carolina, or Virginia with a minimum 3.00 GPA.