History of the Brookmire Hastings Scholarship
Emma Brookmire was an outstanding teacher and served as Field Secretary of the Wisconsin PTA. In 1948, a loan fund was created to honor Emma with the goal of helping college students.
Then in 1952, Wisconsin PTA created a scholarship for promising high school graduates in honor of Minette Hastings, a past President of both Wisconsin and National PTA.
In 1967, the two funds were combined to form the Brookmire-Hastings Scholarship fund.
The scholarships are awarded to students who wish to pursue a career that benefits children in an educational setting.
These scholarships are presented at the Annual Convention of the Wisconsin PTA in April each year. Funding for the scholarships comes directly from support and donation from PTA members across the state, the Wisconsin PTA Alumni, memorial donations, and the Wall of Fame Stars, which can be purchased to honor a teacher, administrator, or a whole school.
Visit our store to purchase Stars or to make a directed donation. Information regarding applying for the scholarship is emailed directly to the schools or students who qualify.
