Mandated ProgramTalent Hunt
Discovering and nurturing young talent since 1945. Our annual competition provides a platform for high school students to showcase their abilities and compete for scholarships.
About Talent Hunt
The Mu Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. will host its annual Talent Hunt Program on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Columbus Performing Arts Center. The application deadline is March 8, 2026.
Talent Hunt is one of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity's mandated international programs, designed to expose, encourage, and financially support talented high school students in the performing arts as they pursue higher education.
🎓 Scholarship Awards & Advancement Opportunities
- Monetary awards to the top three contestants locally
- First-place winner advances to the District Talent Hunt in Canton, Ohio on April 18, 2026
- District winner advances to the 80th International Talent Hunt Demonstration on August 1, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio
🎤 Eligible Talent Areas
Singing, dancing, instrumental music, spoken word, visual arts, and dramatic performance.
📅 Submission Deadline: March 8, 2026
📧 Email completed application packet, parental release form, media release form, and audition video to: [email protected]
Talent Hunt Applications
Download the required forms below.
Questions? Use the button on this page to contact the chapter.
Competition Categories
Students can compete in one of six categories, each judged by qualified professionals in the field.
Classical Voice
Opera, art songs, and classical vocal performance
Popular Voice
Contemporary, R&B, gospel, and popular music
Instrumental Classical
Classical instrumental performance
Instrumental Contemporary
Jazz, contemporary, and popular instrumental
Visual Arts
Painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed media
Dramatics
Acting, monologue, and theatrical performance
How It Works
The Talent Hunt competition follows a structured progression from local to national levels.
Local Competition
Students compete at the chapter level
District Competition
Winners advance to district competition
National Competition
Top performers compete at the national level
Scholarships Awarded
Winners receive scholarship funds
Interested in Talent Hunt?
Whether you're a student wanting to participate, a parent seeking information, or a community member wanting to support, we'd love to hear from you.