Johnny Petraglia Scholarship

Mission Statement

The Bowl4Life Foundation is dedicated to growing the sport of bowling by providing high-quality coaching and scholarship opportunities to youth bowlers. Our mission is to foster physical and mental skill development alongside core values such as integrity, honesty, professionalism, and respect. We strive to create a welcoming, inclusive, and competitive environment that inspires bowlers of all backgrounds to reach their full potential while ensuring that financial barriers do not hinder their growth. With a strong commitment to awarding scholarships, we aim to empower the next generation of athletes and make bowling a lifelong passion for individuals and families alike.

Scholarship Guidelines

Scholarship: Two - $2,500 scholarships will be awarded
Time Frame: July 1-31, 2026
Emailed to: [email protected]

• Applicants must be under the age of 21 (by the application deadline) and also be USBC Smart Account eligible
• Applications should be emailed to [email protected] by 11:59 pm (EST) on July 31, 2026
• Your application will be evaluated on:
  • Completion of the 500-word Essay
  • Outstanding character, integrity, leadership and self-motivation
  • Accurate submission of all components/questions of the application
    • Application must be TYPED
    • Save information as ONE file in PDF format - name of file should be: Last Name, First Name - example: Gardner, Deborah
    • Email PDF file (including application, additional information & essay by deadline noted above

Application can be found here. For more details, visit www.bowl4life.com.