Verdon College pupil Imelda Wilkes has received the 2015 O’Byrne/Jones Memorial Scholarship and James Hargest College pupil Hannah Gray has been awarded the 2015 Alex Lindsay Memorial Scholarship.

The O’Byrne/Jones Memorial Scholarship is for Southland students of piano who are pursuing advanced studies. The Alex Lindsay Memorial Scholarship is for Southland students of music who are pursuing advanced studies (preference for a string player).

Imelda Wilkes will study at Otago University next year while Hannah Gray will work towards her ATCL in violin.

Applications for next year’s scholarships will open in September 2016. Application forms will be available on the ICC website , from Council offices or by phoning (03) 211 1669 .