OCAC (FL) NJSB Performing Arts Scholarship Application 2026

NORMA JEAN SMITH BYNES PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM ($1,000)

The Norma Jean Smith Bynes Scholarship honors the legacy of our charter member, Norma Jean Smith Bynes, a passionate advocate for the performing arts and a dedicated educator. This scholarship celebrates her commitment to inspiring young performers to excel and reach beyond their dreams. It supports students who demonstrate talent, creativity, and a deep love for the arts, empowering them to craft and share their own masterpieces.

Eligibility Requirements:
- Orange/Osceola County High School Senior (Male or Female)
- Excellence in Performing Arts
- Video Essay submission: “Why are the arts important to you and is this a career path that you plan to pursue in the future?”
Scholarship applications and supporting documentation must be received by March 15, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. EST.

For questions regarding the scholarship application, please email: scholarship.ocac@gmail.com

This scholarship will be awarded to an African American/Black Student.
Please complete the scholarship application below. Once complete, please click the Submit button that is found on the last page of the scholarship application.
Personal Information
Student Name*
School*
Home Address*
Telephone*
Email*
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Parent/Guardian Name(s)*
Parent/Guardian Phone*
Parent/Guardian Email*
School Counselor Name*
School Counselor Phone*
School Counselor Email*
G.P.A.*
Education and Extracurricular Activities
Which college or post-secondary institution have you been admitted to and agreed to attend?*
List top honors and awards earned since 9th grade:*
List on/off campus performing arts activities since 9th grade:*
List top school activities and/or leadership positions held (include duration), most recent first:*
List church/volunteer/community service and/or leadership positions held (include duration), most recent first:*

Supporting Documentation
Letter of Recommendation from a school counselor or teacher for the current academic year. Must be signed and dated.*

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Official high school transcript with school seal.*

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Please provide a video showcasing your individual talent. Video must be 90 seconds or less. Your video should start or end with answering the following question: “Why are the arts important to you and is this a career path that you plan to pursue in the future?” *
Must provide a weblink/URL for performing arts sample.
Application Verification
THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION IS MARCH 15, 2026, BY 11:59 P.M. EST. ALL ITEMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THIS DEADLINE.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NEEDED FOR A COMPLETE APPLICATION SUBMISSION:

Typed application with all signatures submitted online via Jotform.Performing arts work sample(s) link.Letter of recommendation from school counselor or teacher for current academic year. Must be signed and dated.Official high school transcript with school seal.
I certify that as a scholarship applicant I am of Black or African American descent and that the information supplied by me on this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Student’s Signature*
Date*

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Note: Immediate family member(s) of Orange County (FL) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. are not eligible to apply for this scholarship
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NORMA JEAN SMITH BYNES PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM ($1,000)

Please complete the scholarship application below. Once complete, please click the Submit button that is found on the last page of the scholarship application.

Personal Information

Education and Extracurricular Activities

Supporting Documentation

Application Verification

THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION IS MARCH 15, 2026, BY 11:59 P.M. EST. ALL ITEMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THIS DEADLINE.

I certify that as a scholarship applicant I am of Black or African American descent and that the information supplied by me on this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.