The “Negro Spiritual” Scholarship Foundation sponsors a vocal competition for sacred music performed by the solo voice in characteristic Negro spiritual style. Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital District, Florida, Mid-South District or New England District (state lists for ecah district can be found in the applications) to rehearse and perform these arranged Negro spirituals. Students who enter the competition must work with a voice teacher to learn a new piece of music sent to them, and to meet the high vocal standards of this competition. Winners (one female and one male in the Capital District, Florida, Mid-South District or New England District) claim the coveted GRADY-RAYAM PRIZE In Sacred Music, a college tuition assistance grant for $3,000. Runners up (one female and one male in Florida) gain $2,000 as a college tuition assistance grant. To enter, download, fill out and submit the application below (please give accurate and complete information).

Florida's 2010 Competition
application period is closed.

Mid-South's 2010 Competition
application period is closed.