Margaret
Brookhart Memorial Scholarship Fund
Margaret McFarlane Brookhart was born in the gold mining town of Central
City, Colorado, where her family built and owned the famous Central City
Opera House. Margaret’s lifelong interest in western traditions
had its start when, as a young girl, she played the piano on the stage
of Colorado’s most famous opera house.
When she married Kenneth Brookhart, who served as the president of the
Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo and was one of the founders of the Pikes Peak
Range Riders, her interest and involvement in western heritage continued. For
many years, Margaret hosted the annual luncheon for former Girls of the
West and their aides, and was an active member of the rodeo auxiliary
Cowhand and Cowbells. She never missed the Pikes Peak Range Rider Street
Breakfast, the rodeo parade, or a performance of the Pikes Peak or Bust
Rodeo.
It is only fitting that this scholarship be created in the
memory of Margaret Brookhart to reward those young students who have exhibited
an interest in the American West by taking part in those activities which
represent the West.
ELIGIBILITY :
1. Graduating high school senior in an accredited
High School.
2. Directly related to a current or past
member of the Pikes Peak Range Riders.
3. Current members of the Pikes Peak Rangerettes
are also eligible.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Minimum of a 3.0 out of a 4.0 grade point average
2. Photocopy of high school grade transcript
3. Completed applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. April 30th.
STIPEND:
The amount and number of scholarships shall be determined by the Scholarship
Committee on an annual basis.
AWARDS:Scholarship award winner(s) will be announced by June
1st.
The selection of the scholarship winner(s) is made without reference to
their choice of college, university, or vocational school, but institutions
must be degree-granting. After the award is announced, the scholarship
winner must satisfy the committee that he or she has been
admitted and will be attending the college, university or vocational school
of his or her choice.
Return the application in its entirely to: Margaret Brookhart
Scholarship Fund,
Latigo Trails Heritage Centre
13710 Halleluiah Trail
Elbert, CO 80106
