The Emma Brookmire Memorial Fund was established in 1948 as a loan fund for college students in honor of Emma Brookmire, who was an outstanding teacher and also served as field secretary of Wisconsin PTA.  In 1963 the memorial fund was changed to a scholarship fund.  In 1952, the Wisconsin PTA created a scholarship for promising high school graduates in honor of Minetta Hastings, a past president of Wisconsin PTA and National PTA.  In 1967, these two memorial funds were combined to form the Brookmire-Hastings Scholarship Fund. 

Two $1000.00 scholarships are awarded annually by Wisconsin PTA to outstanding seniors who are enrolled in a Wisconsin school with a PTA/PTSA in good standing.  Applicants must plan to pursue a career in the field of education at a four year college or university. 

**Applications are sent out directly to PTA High Schools in January/February.  See your schools guidance counselor for details and applications.