Each year the McLean Community Center hosts the Macdonald Performing Arts Scholarship Competition for high school students who live or go to school in Dranesville District #1A (McLean Community Center’s tax district). The deadline for entry into the 2023 competition is January 27, with the preliminary competition the week of February 6.
There are four categories: Theatre, Dance, Vocal Music, and Instrumental Music. Three prizes are awarded in each category, from $400-1200. There is an application fee of $20 per entry, and students are allowed to enter as many
categories as they like. Further information can be found at this link:
https://mcleancenter.org/macdonald-performing-arts-scholarship/