The Tribune

FREEPORT - THE Grand Bahama Performing Arts Society has announced the return of its scholarship competition for high school students. On April 21, two lucky students will win an all-expenses-paid trip to French Woods Summer Camp for the Performing Arts in upstate New York. The competition is open to all high school students who will be between the ages of 13 and 17 on August 2012. An informational meeting will take place on Thursday, March 22, at the Wallace Groves Auditorium, Mary Star of the Sea School, at 7pm. All interested students and their parents are encouraged to attend to find out more about the camp, the application process and the competition. GBPAS committee members and last years' competition winners will be on hand to answer questions after a short presentation. The application deadline is Friday, March 30. Applications can be obtained by e-mailing the GBPAS at gbperform@ gmail.com, or from music, dance or drama teachers. To be eligible, students must be citizens or residents who have lived on Grand Bahama for at least four years.