The Kathleen Lazar Baskin Scholarship was made possible by a generous gift from the Baskin family. The Florence Symphony Guild established an endowed fund at the Eastern Carolina Community Foundation to support musically talented young people with financial need in Florence and the Pee Dee region.

Scholarship awards of up to $500 may be used for private music lessons, camps, and other approved musical experiences.

Applicants must:

• Be 18 years of age or younger

• Reside in Florence, Darlington, Dillon, or Marion County

• Demonstrate musical talent and potential

• Demonstrate financial need

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

• A completed online application

• A letter of recommendation from a music instructor

• A video audition

A parent or guardian must complete the consent portion of the application for applicants under age 18.

Before You Begin

Please have required letter and a shareable link to the student’s video audition ready before beginning the application. If documents are uploaded through the application, you will need to sign in to a Google account.

Application deadline: February 1

All application materials must be received by the deadline. Incomplete applications may not be considered.