This document provides information about two $2,500 scholarships being offered by the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Parade Foundation for children or spouses of fallen or wounded U.S. soldiers. Applicants must submit an application form, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a one-page essay by July 5, 2011. Scholarships will be awarded based on character, leadership, academic potential, and financial need to support the recipient's education.

1. 2011
PIKES PEAK OR BUST RODEO PARADE
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
for
CHILDREN/SPOUSE OF LOCAL
FALLEN/WOUNDED SOLDIERS
Sponsored by: The Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Parade Foundation, in coordination with the
Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Council
APPLICATION DEADLINE July 5, 2011
As a part of the Annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Parade held every July in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the
Rodeo Parade Foundation, in coordination with the Greater Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce Military
Affairs Council, sponsors scholarships awarded to deserving family members of U.S. Military service members
killed or wounded in action while in a designated combat zone. The scholarships are awarded to family
members who have been accepted to an accredited college or university, or who are current college students
seeking support for either a traditional degree-seeking bachelor’s program, or for vocational / career and
technical education. Applicants must be committed to attend during the 2011 – 2012 academic year. Students
who have already been selected for full scholarships that will be awarded during the 2011-2012 academic year
or have been selected to attend a Military Service Academy are not eligible.
The Scholarships are awarded based on character, leadership, potential for academic success, the importance of
the scholarship to academic pursuits, and financial need. A Scholarship Selection Committee, comprised of
members of the Military Affairs Council of the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce, will score all
applications and select the scholarship recipient(s). The scholarship selection process is nondiscriminatory and
Scholarship Committee members’ immediate family members are not eligible for a scholarship award nor can
they benefit financially in any way from this program. This year, the Foundation will offer two, $2,500
scholarships. It is the intent of the committee that scholarship funds be utilized in the direct support of the
recipients academic pursuits.
Complete application packages must include the following (only complete packages will be considered):
 Application form (completely filled out). Applicants must use the attached application form.
 An official transcript of your high school and (as applicable) any colleges / vocational schools attended.
Transcripts should be included with the application package and not be mailed separately by the
institution.

2.  At least one letter of recommendation from a current or past teacher or employer of the applicant. (Up
to three letters of recommendation may be included with the application.)
 Include a copy of the service members Certificate of Death (DD Form 1300), or a copy of the Purple
Heart citation / award.
 A single page essay explaining your educational and career goals, and how will this scholarship help the
recipient to achieve them. (Essay guidelines: 1 page, single-spaced, font size 10 or larger, no less than
1” margins.)
All applications must be postmarked no later than 5 July, 2011 to be considered for the 2011-2012 academic
year. Send all applications to the following address:
Military Affairs Division
Attention: Rodeo Parade Scholarship Committee
Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce
6 S. Tejon Ave, Ste 700
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
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Each scholarship recipient will be notified of his/her selection no later than 11 July, 2011. We will attempt to
present the recipient(s) their scholarship at an appropriate event in conjunction with the Pikes Peak or Bust
Rodeo Parade— exact date and location will be provided to recipients.
For additional information, please contact Mr. Brian Binn, 719-575-4325, or e-mail: brian@cscc.org.

3. 2011 Scholarship Application Form
Applicant Information
Name: Date of Birth:
Address:
City/State/Zip Code:
Telephone Numbers: Daytime: Evening:
(check all that apply)
I am applying as the legal ____ spouse, _____ son, or _____ daughter of a U.S. Military service
member who was ______ killed or _____ wounded in action.
Name of service member: _____________________________ Branch of service: _________
Date of death or injury: _______________________________
Current Status (check one)
High School Applicant: College Applicant:
As applicable, list source, amount, and type (i.e., restrictions or designations) of other scholarships
awarded for the 2011-2012 academic year:
Selected for Service Academy Attendance: No Yes
Family Information (son or daughter applicant)
Father’s Name:
Address:
City/State/Zip Code:
Telephone Numbers: Daytime: Evening:
Mother’s Name:
Address (if different than father):
City/State/Zip Code (if different than father):
Telephone Numbers (if different than father): Daytime: Evening:
Education
High School or College Attended/Attending (include year of graduation, if applicable):
_________________________________________________________________________________
Projected Graduation Date:
Desired College/University Course of Study (Provide copy of acceptance letter, if available):

4. Desired Occupation upon receipt of degree, if known:
Extracurricular Activities
List your four most significant activities in the categories listed below:
School Activities
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Athletic Activities
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Community/ Volunteer Activities
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Describe your most recent employment (i.e., where, position, how many hours per week, start and end
date):
______________________________________________________________________________
Which of the experiences listed gave you the greatest satisfaction and why?

5. Certification
Must be signed by the applicant.
The information provided in this application and the attachments are true and complete to the best of
my knowledge.
___________________________________________ _______________________________
Applicant’s Signature Date
__________________________________________
Applicant’s Printed Name
Please review your application to ensure all questions are complete and mail the signed/dated
application, plus all other requested information, to the selection committee. Applications
postmarked after July 5, 2011 will not be accepted. Application materials cannot be returned.
Mail complete package to:
Military Affairs Division
Attention: Rodeo Scholarship Committee
Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce
6 S. Tejon Ave., Ste 700
Colorado Springs, CO 80903