Bowling Scholarships
Bowling is a good example of a sport where it’d be wise to utilize any connections
to local leagues and organizations. If you’re good enough to play on your local
league’s team, chances are you’re eligible for a number of scholarships. Most cities,
states and regions also have their own bowling associations and scholarship funds
earmarked for participants in their groups, or residents of those areas. These local
awards often emphasize criteria outside of bowling, including community service,
academic achievement and financial need.
Most larger schools have bowling programs and award scholarships based on talent.
As bowling has become more high-visibility and more popular among student athletes,
the level of competition has increased for school-funded scholarships. Much of the
funding is controlled by organizations like the NCAA, which also means there is
a great amount of emphasis placed on not only talent but academic records, as those
awarded scholarships must meet certain GPA requirements. Check out some examples
of bowling scholarships below. For additional information about bowling scholarships
and awards based on different criteria, try conducting a free college scholarship
search at Scholarships.com.
Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines:
January 15, Annually
In 1988, the National Collegiate Athletic Association established the Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship Program as a means of recognizing the contributions of the former executive director through encouraging excellence in academic performance by student-athletes. Under this program, one male and one female student-athlete annually will be awarded a postgraduate scholarship in recognition of [...] More
Davis Law Group Scholar Athlete Program™
Application Deadlines:
Varies
Scholar Athlete Program recognizes exceptional student athletes that are performing well in the classroom and on the field. To register for the scholarship, students need to apply online or be nominated by a coach, teacher, parent or friend. Students must be a senior in high school, currently attend a Washington State High School, have a 3.0 GPA or higher and participate in a sport. Students can [...] More
USBC Alberta E. Crowe Star of Tomorrow
Application Deadlines:
December 01, Annually
The Alberta E. Crowe Star of Tomorrow Award annually recognizes star qualities in a female USBC Youth/HTMLCHUNK_4/
member who competes in the sport of bowling. Star qualities include distinguished certified bowling performances on the
local, state and national level, academic achievement and extra-curricular activities. The award winner will receive a $6,000 scholarship. This scholarship will be [...] More
USBC Annual Zeb Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
December 01, Annually
The Annual Zeb Scholarship is awarded to a USBC Youth member who achieves academic success and gives back to his/her community through service. One person will be selected to receive a $2,500 scholarship, which will be managed through the SMART program. The Annual Zeb Scholarship will be formally presented at the USBC Junior Gold Championships award ceremony. USBC will pay travel and hotel [...] More
USBC Chuck Hall Star of Tomorrow
Application Deadlines:
December 01, Annually
The Chuck Hall Star of To morrow Award annually recognizes star qualities in a male USBC Youth member who competes in the sport of bowling. Star qualities include distinguished certified bowling performances on the local, state and national level, academic achievement and extra-curricular activities. The award winner will receive a $6,000 scholarship. This scholarship will be formally presented [...] More
Furman University Athletic Scholarships
Application Deadlines:
Varies
The Furman University Athletic Scholarships are partial to full scholarships awarded in 17 men's and women's intercollegiate sports. For more information, contact the director of athletics or the head coach in the sport in which you are [...] More
USBC Gift for Life Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
December 01, Annually
The Gift for Life Scholarships are awarded annually to high school students who offer evidence of financial hardships. (*See definition below.) Scholarships will be awarded to twelve (12) USBC Youth members. The winners will receive a $1,000 scholarship managed through the SMART program. In honor of the September 11th heroes, two of these awards one to a male and one to a female, are reserved for [...] More
PBA Billy Welu Memorial Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
June 15, Annually
The Professional Bowlers Association Billy Welu Scholarship is awarded annually, recognizing exemplary qualities in male or female college students who compete in the sport of bowling. /HTMLCHUNK_4/
The scholarship winner receives $1,000. To be eligible candidates must be amateur bowlers who are currently in college (preceding the application date) and maintain at least a 2.5/4.0 GPA or [...] More
Kyle R. Magoto Scholarship Fund
Application Deadlines:
March 13, Annually
To be eligible for an award from the Kyle R. Magoto Scholarship Fund, applicant must be a Russia High School (Shelby Co., Ohio) graduating senior who is pursuing an associate or a bachelor's degree as a full-time student at an accredited educational institution, have a high school GPA not less than 3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale and must have participated in no less than five (5) athletic seasons [...] More