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: Four - $2,500 scholarships will be awarded
Time Frame: April 18, 2025 – May 31, 2025
Emailed to: [email protected]
All applicants are required to meet the following criteria as of June 15 of the current year:
- Open to all junior bowlers that are USBC Smart Account eligible
- Applications must be submitted via email to the Bowl4Life Foundation (email address above) by midnight on May 31, 2025.
- Applicants must be under the age of 21 (by the application deadline) and also be USBC SMART Account eligible.
Applications will be evaluated on:
- Completion of the 500 word Essay - "Acts of Patriotism Beyond the Flag - How can Young People Serve Their Country? Highlight ways teens can demonstrate patriotism through civic engagement, volunteering, and leadership.
- Outstanding character, integrity, leadership and self-motivation
- Accurate, legible submission of all components/questions of the application
- Application must be typed, save file as a PDF in the format : Last Name, First Name - example Gardner, Deborah
- ALL submitted documents are REQUIRED to be in PDF format
- Email application, essay and required additional information as listed on application
For more details, visit www.bowl4life.com.