USBC Youth scholarships
One of the great benefits of USBC Youth membership is the chance to earn college scholarships so you can pursue your dreams. More than $9 million in annual scholarships are awarded to youth bowlers each season based on academic, leadership and on-lane performances. Below are several national scholarships with links to the application portal.
For a guide to using the online application portal, click here.
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Click here to view past winners of these scholarships.
Application requirements include:
- Junior or Senior in high school (Freshman - Senior for Gift for Life)
- Minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale (minimum 2.0 for Gift for Life)
- High School transcript
- Two (2) letters of recommendation
- Minimum three years proof of participation (Cerified League/Tournament and/or High School)
- An essay containing at least 500 words, with no more than 15% AI usage, answering a provided question
- At least one photo (preferably a yearbook-style photo)
DEADLINE TO APPLY: DEC. 1, 2025
USBC ALBERTA E. CROWE STAR OF TOMORROW
DEADLINE TO APPLY: DEC. 1, 2025
This award annually recognizes star qualities in a female high school junior or senior who competes in the sport of bowling. Star qualities include distinguished bowling performance on the local, regional, state and national levels, academic achievement and extracurricular and civic involvement. The award winner receives a $6,000 scholarship. Individuals may win this award once.
USBC CHUCK HALL STAR OF TOMORROW
DEADLINE TO APPLY: DEC. 1, 2025
This award annually recognizes star qualities in a male high school junior or senior who competes in the sport of bowling. Star qualities include distinguished bowling performance on the local, regional, state and national levels, academic achievement and extracurricular and civic involvement. The award winner receives a $6,000 scholarship. Individuals may win this award once.
USBC EARL ANTHONY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
DEADLINE TO APPLY: DEC. 1, 2025
If you are a junior or senior in high school with a record of strong community involvement and academic achievements as well as financial need, you are eligible for this scholarship. Bowling success is not considered in awarding this scholarship. USBC presents this prestigious scholarship in honor of legendary pro bowler Earl Anthony. USBC will award five USBC members with a $5,000 scholarship. Individuals may win this award once.
USBC ANNUAL ZEB SCHOLARSHIP
DEADLINE TO APPLY: DEC. 1, 2025
The award recognizes a USBC member who achieves academic success and gives back to their community through service. Applicants must be in their junior or senior year of high school, and must be a current USBC member in good standing. This scholarship is based mainly on community service and very strong academic success. The award winner receives a $2,500 scholarship. Individuals may win this award once.
USBC YOUTH AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR
DEADLINE TO APPLY: DEC. 1, 2025
This award annually recognizes one male and one female current USBC member, who is a junior or senior in high school, for his/her exemplary contributions in the sport of bowling outside of league or tournament play, academic accomplishments and community involvement. Each award winner will receive a $1,500 scholarship. Individuals may win this award once.
One of the winners may serve on the USBC Youth Advisory Group and be eligible for additional scholarship funds. Youth Ambassadors selected to serve on the Youth Advisory Group must be at least 18 years old as of Aug. 1 in year of selection.
USBC GIFT FOR LIFE SCHOLARSHIPS
DEADLINE TO APPLY: DEC. 1, 2025
The Gift For Life Scholarships are available to any current USBC member currently in high school holding a GPA of 2.0 or higher and who can demonstrate financial need. USBC awards up to 12 scholarships each year.
Two awards are reserved annually for children of fire department, emergency rescue or police personnel. Selected finalists may be asked to provide evidence of their financial need. Award winners receive a $1,000 college scholarship.
DEXTER ALL-AMERICAN TEAM
Applications are closed.
Five male and five female High School members are selected annually for the Dexter High School All-American Team. Each student-athlete selected to the team receives a $1,000 scholarship. Additionally, one of the ten athletes selected will receive the Bud Clapsaddle Award, being named the team captain. The recipient of the Bud Clappsaddle Team Captain Award will receive an additional $500.
Any USBC member that participates on a recognized interscholastic high school team (varsity or club classification) is eligible to apply.
As a high school bowler, your selection to the Dexter High School All-American Team is based on your bowling accomplishments, academic achievement, letters of recommendation, extra-curricular/community involvement.
Requirements for selection include:
- 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
- A recommendation letter from a coach or athletic director
- At least one additional letter of recommendation.
- A resume outlining bowling accomplishments, academic achievements, and extracurricular/community involvement
- An essay containing at least 500 words, answering a provided question
- At least one photo (preferably a yearbook-style photo)