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 PERFORMING ARTS COMPETITION IS NOW OPEN!
Registered applicants will participate in the 2026 Kiwanis Club of Gainesville Performing Arts Showcase, held on Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at Brenau University's Hosch Theatre located in the John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts (429 Academy St NE, Gainesville, GA 30501. All registration dues and complete applications are due by Tuesday, March 3rd. As in the past, out of an overwhelming response of applicants - there may be a 'cut-off' point where we will not be able to accept any additional applicants - so please register asap!
Guest entry to the Showcase is free.
Entry is $15 per student (if the performance is a group, each individual will need to submit their registration and entry fee).
Once you submit payment below, you will be directed to the registration form.
