Candidates will compete against each other for their share of $5000 in scholarship money. A maximum of 20 candidates will be taken into the program for 2011, and it is open to guys or gals 18-25 years of age, attending post secondary education in the Fall of 2011.
All candidates will compete in the following categories during the stampede weekend:
• Are you smarter than a Westman’er- Our scholarship candidates will be asked questions in all subjects ranging from Math to Social Studies in a game show format, with local westman celebrities to help them out.
• Sticker Stampede– Contestants will start at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, and will sell $10.00 admission stickers to the Saturday Night performance of the stampede. Total stickers sold will be tallied. Net proceeds will be donated to the Westman Dreams for Kids program.
• The Amazing Westman Race – Candidates will be randomly drawn into teams of 2, and given clues to historical landmarks in Brandon and disposable cameras to track them down
• Community Highlight- Each candidate will be required to produce a 1000 word essay on a Brandon non-profit community group or association.
• Buddy up program – At the rodeo nightly the candidates will be required to assist with the buddy up contest.
• All around Stampeder- Agricultural Oriented Obstacle Course
A Winner and runner up from each category will be determined, awarding $350, and $200 scholarships respectively.
The overall champion will receive a $1200 scholarship, and the runner up will be awarded at $500 scholarship.
Call the MRCA office 571-6618 or email office@mrcarodeo.com to sign up