ABOUT THE AWARD
The USBC BOWLING SCHOLARSHIPS, sponsored by the United States Bowling Congress (USBC), is offered to the USBC Youth Members to earn college bowling scholarships to achieve their dreams & grow professionally. There are various scholarships for bowling which members can fund their education for high school, college or university.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
The USBC was officially launched in 2005 and is a national governing body recognized by the United States Olympic Committee. Currently the organization serves nearly 2 million members including amateur adult and youth bowlers in the US. The organization provides various programs & services to attract new talent in bowling arena. USBC has set-up SMART – Scholarship Management & Accounting Reports for Tenpins – to help local, state and regional associations (and organizations) manage and disburse youth bowling scholarship funds. Under SMART the congress has already spend more than $20 million on bowling scholarships for its various recipients. There are various bowling scholarships for the USBC Members which include:
USBC Chuck Hall Star of Tomorrow
This bowling scholarship is for highly skilled male bowler with excellent academic record in high school or college. He should have shown certified bowling performance at local, regional, state & national level in bowling. The applicant has to be involved in extra-curricular activities & community services as well. The college bowling scholarships are as high as $6,000. The deadline for this bowling award is Oct 1 each year.
USBC Annual Zeb Scholarship
This USBC scholarships for bowling reward the 11th or 12th grader for brilliant academics & dedicated community service. Bowling skills are not taken into account for this award & it is open for male & female candidates. Winners receive award of $2,500. The last date for application is April 1 each year.
USBC Alberta E. Crowe Star of Tomorrow
This college bowling scholarship is for a star female bowler high school senior or college student with strong academics. She should be star performer at the various levels in bowling. The applicant has to be involved in extra-curricular activities & community services as well. The bowling scholarship amount is $6,000. The deadline for this award is Oct 1 each year.
Some other similar scholarships in bowling offered by USBC include the below:
• USBC Youth Ambassador (formerly Youth Leader) of the Year
• USBC Gift for Life Scholarships
• USBC Earl Anthony Memorial Scholarships
• National PBA-Sponsored Scholarship – Billy Welu Scholarship
Many of the above bowling grants & scholarships have multiple winners. You can reach the USBC office at the below address.
USBC Bowling Headquarters
621 Six Flags Drive
Arlington, TX 76011
Email – bowlinfo@bowl.com
For more information email your queries at smart@bowl.com.
CLOSURE NOTE
USBC believes in core values including credibility, dedication, excellence, heritage, inclusiveness, integrity, philanthropy and sportsmanship. It operates for a clear vision “Grow the sport”. While it ensures that the talent is nurtured for the sport & it grows, it also provides the community service to fund the students’ dream of higher education. Every season the organization provides nearly $6 million through the various USBC bowling scholarships to all future talent.
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- Barry Goldwater Scholarship Program
- James Hoffa Scholarship by the Teamsters
- The Steven Phillips Scholarships
- Harry S Truman Scholarships Foundation Picks Future Leaders
- Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships Awards
- Patriotic & Noble Scholarship for Veterans
- Unknown and Unclaimed Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship
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