Educational Stipend

A $1000 award this year will be awarded to a student majoring in music and/or education. This award is in memory of Mr. Ossie Wright, Jr. He was a well-known around the Treasure Coast as well as abroad for his musical talent on the piano organ, and keyboard. His career started at an early age and he began playing for the family group, The Wright Singers, church choirs, weddings, funerals, etc. His musical talents included a broad variety of musical styles including contemporary and traditional gospel, jazz, classical, popular, Latin, Reggae, and rhythm and blues. He was an educator and band director for schools in Indian River County, and the manager of the Groove Division Band. 

For information on how to apply, email Rev. Harris at Franh1946@yahoo.com. In the subject line, put SCHOLARSHIP.