scholarships

The California Rodeo Salinas is passionate about supporting youth education in our community and has awarded scholarships to local students for the past 36 years.

We have one scholarship program that is administered by Hartnell College, with students attending Hartnell or transferring from Hartnell being eligible to apply, and a newer scholarship program with the Community Foundation for Monterey County where funds are awarded to students who are Rodeo Committee Members or family of Rodeo Committee Members pursuing higher education (and not limited to Hartnell College).

In 2022, the California Rodeo Salinas was proud to award $30,000 in scholarships to local students.

Wayne Brooks

Making his 24th appearance at the California Rodeo Salinas, Wayne Brooks is calling the action he was once a part of. A professional saddle bronc rider-turned announcer in 1993, Brooks is one of the sport’s top announcers. He has earned the honor of being chosen the PRCA Announcer of the Year five times! Wayne lives in Lampasas, TX with his wife Melanie; they have a son, Ace, and two daughters Taylor (Austin) and Sheridan (Kyle). When Wayne isn’ttraveling to rodeos across North America, he and Melanie enjoy being grandparents to Ella, Joseph, Lucy, Jane and one more on the way!