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Dr. James F. Dunphy Memorial Scholarship

WEST VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

April 16, 2026

8 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Dr. James F. Dunphy Memorial Scholarship

Geographic Scope: Calhoun, Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Tyler, Wirt and Wood counties, West Virginia

Eligibility:

  • Instrumental music students in grades 8-11

  • Students from the eight specified counties
  • Award Details:

  • Private music lessons with a West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (WVSO) musician

  • Invitations to WVSO rehearsals and concerts

  • Personal interactions with the WVSO Music Director (Maurice Cohn)

  • Scholarship activities take place throughout the school year following selection
  • About the Fund:
    Established by the Dunphy family in 2018, the Dr. James F. Dunphy Memorial Scholarship Fund honors the late James Dunphy (1930-2011), a lifelong devotee of and advocate for classical music who lived in Parkersburg for nearly 40 years. Dr. Dunphy worked as a research scientist for DuPont and studied music as a passion and hobby.

    Additional Support:
    The scholarship fund also supports visits by WVSO's Music Director to work with students in the Wood County Strings Program and to provide educational presentations in Wood County schools.

    Contact: Maddie Helbling at mhelbling@wvsymphony.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Apply Online: Submit application at wvsymphony.org/education
    2. Deadline: Application deadline is typically mid-April (specific date varies by year)
    3. Auditions and Interviews: Live auditions and interviews scheduled for May (typically early May)
    4. Award Notification: Selected scholar notified after audition/interview process
    5. Participation: Scholarship activities occur throughout the following school year

    Required Materials: Application submitted via online portal (specific materials not detailed in available content)

    Note: Contact Maddie Helbling at mhelbling@wvsymphony.org for specific application requirements and deadlines for the current year.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    music-educationyouth-programs

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