In 1985, the Flute Society’s Committee made the decision to create a Scholarship Fund aimed at supporting young flautists. After four years of dedicated fundraising, the first scholarship was awarded in 1989, with Geoffrey Collins serving as adjudicator. In late 1995, the scholarship was renamed the Carolyn White Memorial Scholarship to honor a talented musician and advocate for the arts. To mark its 21st anniversary, a 3rd Prize was introduced for the 2006 Carolyn White Memorial Scholarship.
Carolyn White, born in 1960, discovered her passion for the flute at Vermont High School under the guidance of Murray Cooper. She continued her studies at the Elder Conservatorium of Music, where she learned from Zdenek Bruderhans, graduating with an Honours Degree in Music in 1982.
Throughout her career, Carolyn performed with several orchestras, including the Elder Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra, the South Australian Youth Orchestra, and the Australian Youth Orchestra. She also played casually with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra.
From 1985 to 1988, she held the position of President of the Flute Society of SA and in 1988 she was honored as an Honorary Life Member. Carolyn passed away in September 1995, and her contributions continue to be cherished and remembered.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Wednesday, October 16th, 2025
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Open to young flautists aged fifteen years or under on October 26, 2025
The entrant must be a financial member of The Flute Society of South Australia Inc
Entrants are required to perform their own choice of contrasting works
Time limit: 8 minutes
Entry Fee: $30
PRIZES:
First Prize: $300
Second Prize: $150
ADJUDICATOR: Caitlin Malcolm
ENQUIRIES: admin@flutesocietyofsa.org
SCHOLARSHIP RULES: Click here to download
Carolyn White Memorial Competition
Previous Winners
2024
First Prize - Courtney Fu
Second Prize - Sissi Rong
Honorable Mention - Oscar Boxun Zhang