PENNSYLVANIA STATE BOWLING ASSN

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

ANNOUNCEMENT AND PROCEDURES

            The PSBA awarded its first two scholarships in 1997 with a modest $500 per scholarship.  The number of scholarships and the amount per scholarship has increased thanks to the generosity of the Pennsylvania bowlers and bowling associations.  We are proud to announce that the PSBA is continuing this fine program and will be awarding six (6) scholarships worth $1250 each for the 2009-10 academic year.

            The Scholarship applications will be available no later than November 15, 2008, and the applicants are to send their completed applications to the Scholarship Committee secretary postmarked by March 1, 2009.  The winners are selected later and will be notified soon thereafter.  Scholarship winners will be recognized at the annual convention.  One-half of the scholarship is awarded by September 15^th and the other half is awarded by January 31^st, provided all requirements are met.

            You may obtain an official application form (3 pages) from sources such as: your local bowling association secretary, your local USBC Youth coach or secretary, your local high school bowling coach, any member of the Board of Directors of the PSBA, or at www.psbabowl.org.  You may also request an application from the address below.

                                                John Wagner

                                                Secretary, PSBA Scholarship Committee

                                                4720 Greensprings Ave.

                                                West Mifflin,  Pa.  15122

TO BE ELIGIBLE:  The applicant must meet the guidelines and requirements as follows:

1.      Participate in an organized bowling program (USBC Youth, or USBC league) in Pennsylvania.

2.      Be a graduate of or a graduating senior from a recognized secondary school with a minimum 2.0 QPA for grades 9-12 (first semester) with the intent to enter a post-high school institution of higher learning.

3.      Write a brief autobiography and state your personal qualifications including bowling and non-bowling activities, offices held, etc. (see page 2 of the application).

4.      Provide an official high school transcript for grades 9-12 (first semester) with the completed application by March 1, 2009

Grants may be renewed for a second year upon submission of an application including college transcripts.  However, first-year applicants will be considered before those requesting renewals.

Funding for this program is provided totally by donations from individuals and local associations.

Your interest and support is needed and appreciated.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE SCORED AS SUBMITTED.

All submitted applications become the property of the PSBA.

2009scholarshipapp.pdf