What is the Omega Talent Hunt?

2026 Benjamin “Pops” Wilson Talent Hunt and Scholarship Recognition Program

Eta Nu Nu Chapter has donated more the $28,000 in performance arts scholarships

and cultural programs support

While the idea was conceived in 1945, the first District Talent Hunt program was held in the Sixth District in Charlotte North Carolina. Since its inception, the Talent Hunt Program established by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. has been instrumental in supporting youth worldwide in showcasing their artistic talents and giving them a platform to nurture these talents through an objective, unbiased competition both locally and regionally.  The Talent Hunt program is one of several national, mandated programs that our great fraternity facilitates in supporting our youth.  

The Eta Nu Nu Chapter of the illustrious Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is excited to showcase the best young talent in the Greater Columbus, Ohio, area!

The 2026 Benjamin “Pops” Wilson Omega Talent Hunt and Scholarship Recognition Program – is guaranteed to be one of the year’s most well-attended and talked about events. This program presents  talented high-school students with the perfect opportunity to SHINE.

We are looking for talented high school students to compete in our Talent Hunt. Categories of competition are: Music: (Vocal and Instrumental; Classical, Contemporary,) Dance: (Hip Hop, Ballet, Modern Dance, Jazz, Tap,) Dramatic Interpretation: (Rap, Poetry, Oration, Monologue,) Visual Art: (Sculpture, Photography, Drawing.) 

This year’s local competition will be held again under the bright lights inside one of Columbus’ historic performance halls – Mees Hall at Capital University Conservatory, Columbus, Ohio, on March 8, 2026 at 3pm.

CASH PRIZES
1st PLACE $2000
2ND PLACE $1000
3RD PLACE $500

Please submit a brief video of your performance. A group of professionals will adjudicate the virtual audition and in-person final competition. Deadline to submit videos is February 6, 2026.

To submit an audition video, please complete this form.

For more information or if you are having trouble submitting the form, please email aocaffey@gmail.com