The Royal Brougham Foundation Scholarship

Born in 1894, Royal Brougham began his career in the newspaper business with the Seattle Post Intelligencer at the age of 16. He served as a sports editor for 45 years and moved to associate editor of the paper in 1968.

Throughout his life, Mr. Brougham counted among his friends some of the biggest names in professional sports. His museum collection of sports memorabilia was considered priceless, and at the time of his death in 1978, he was hailed as the “Dean of American Sports Journalists.” He is the only Seattle sports figure with more than one landmark bearing his name, including a street in downtown Seattle and a gymnasium at Seattle Pacific University.

Before his death, he established the Royal Brougham Foundation to help those less fortunate. In 1979, the foundation created a scholarship fund for students seeking Christian higher education. This scholarship is now administered by CRISTA Ministries.

CRISTA invites students from all schools who will attend a Christian college or university to apply for the scholarship award.

To be eligible, you must be planning to attend a university in the 2025-2026 school year that is a member or an affiliate of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities.

Factors Considered

• Personal Christian experience as evidenced through experience and observation of others.
• Field of study – Priority given to those majoring in Christian service.
• Family situation – Priority given if parents are in full-time Christian service. Are any siblings also
  attending Christian schools?

Amount of Grants

• The award amounts vary according to the amount available and the number of qualified applicants.
• If you are selected as a grant recipient you will be notified of the amount in your award letter.

Special Situations

• Consideration will be given to special circumstances where needed classes cannot be obtained at Christian
  schools.
• Priority will be given to undergraduate students; however, graduate or seminary students can still apply.

Mail your supplemental materials to:
Royal Brougham Scholarship Committee
19303 Fremont Ave N.
Seattle, WA 98133

Decisions will be made by the committee in mid-June and award letters will be sent out. Grant checks will be mailed directly to the educational institution. Should you decide not to attend the college listed on your application and an award has been made to you, it is your responsibility to notify the scholarship committee.

This change may or may not affect your eligibility to receive the scholarship originally awarded to you. Questions? Contact rbscholarship@crista.net or (206) 546-7200.