Shining Star Scholarship, in Memory of Harvey Shumway: Selection Committee: MRA Fashion Show Committee and Choreographers.
Criteria: The Shining Star Scholarship will be awarded to the contestant who shined on the runway during the fashion show and who exhibits a positive and encouraging attitude during the fashion show rehearsals.
50 Horses Challenge:
Selection: random draw.
Criteria: In the month of October, contestants must ride one of the MRA horsemanship patterns on 50 different horses. At the end of October, contestants must send an email to MRASF with date, horse ridden and horse’s name. Additionally, Contestant must post on social media a photo of them and the horse tagging MRASF.
Desiree Cooper Larsen Memorial Achievement Award:
Awarded to the Contestant who sells the most MRASF drawing tickets.
Breaking Barriers Scholarship
Established in 2024, the Breaking Barriers Scholarship is open to all contestants of the Miss Rodeo America Pageant. Contestants wanting to apply for this scholarship will write a short essay (max 1 page) describing how they broke down barriers during their rodeo queen career. Applicants are encouraged to provide insights on the challenges they faced and have overcome within the rodeo industry. A committee selected by the scholarship donor will select one winner per year to receive the $1000 scholarship. Essays will have any reference to contestant name and state removed before going to the judges committee.
Roxann Harris Competitive Spirit Scholarship:
This $1000 scholarship was developed to remember a longtime supporter of the MRA program and a horsewoman who loved to compete. Roxann had clear goals for her competitions and a plan to attain those goals. Participating in this scholarship opportunity is completely optional. Contestants submit an essay which answers the following questions in essay style regarding their experience with horses.
Arlene Kensinger Memorial Congeniality Scholarship:
A $5,000 scholarship voted on by MRA Pageant contestants.
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