Minerva Music Scholars represent excellence. Not only do they demonstrate some of the highest levels of music performance, but these students also possess outstanding qualities of leadership, creativity, innovation, dedication and discipline. There are up to four Minerva Music Scholars per entering class. Minerva Music Scholars are selected through the general audition and scholarship process. There are no additional requirements, and eligibility is based is reserved for the finest auditioning students each year.

Minerva Scholars receive special, unique opportunities from the school, ranging from representing the school in high-profile performances to organized luncheons. In addition, the Minerva Scholars are provided tickets and transportation to attend performances around the state. These concerts have recently included the North Carolina Symphony, Kronos Quartet, Philip Glass, Bavarian Radio Orchestra, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Isabel Leonard, Joshua Bell, and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields.