About Us

The Carolina Copy Cats

The Carolina Copy Cats June McDuffee Scholarship is named after our founder. We were founded in 2007 through June’s article in the Fort Mill Times. A non-profit organization devoted to providing entertainment primarily to senior citizens. We perform about 30 lip-synched shows annually featuring the vintage music that is most recognized by senior audiences.

The proceeds from these events allowed The Carolina Copy Cats to start a scholarship fund at Winthrop University in the amount of $1,500.  Incoming York County or South Carolina freshmen pursuing a college degree preferably in Theatre or Dance will receive $500 each.

*NEW-From a May, 2023 performance at Winthrop, we are giving our scholarship fund $1500 along with Norm Fowler's generous donation of $3,000.  These funds are to be distributed in occordance to our updated agreement with Winthrop which does not limit the award to $500.

In addition to the Winthrop scholarships, The Carolina Copy Cats gives an annual one or more June McDuffee Scholarships to a Center Stage Dance Senior pursuing a college education. We were able to give two $1000 scholarships in 2019 & 2020. In 2021 & 2022 a $1000 scholarship was awarded each year.  In 2023 we awarded  one $1000 scholarship and two $500 scholarships.

The Copy Cat volunteers are at least 50 years of age. For more information about joining or contributing to the Carolina Copy Cats, contact Jo Remmey at joremmey@gmail.com

Theatre and Dance Scholarships & Awards

Winthrop students should check with the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards (ONCA) for a wide variety of scholarships, competitive internships, grants, international study, etc.

Scholarship Information

Audition videos can also be submitted through GetAcceptd.com

The 2022-2023 Carolina Copy Cats June McDuffee Scholarship nominee's is Ashley Donaldson from Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Theatre and Dance Scholarship Opportunities