Chuck Hall Star Of Tomorrow Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by United States Bowling Congress
Every year, the Chuck Hall Star of Tomorrow award is given to a high school junior or senior boy who has demonstrated exceptional talent in the sport of bowling. The recipient of this award is recognized for his outstanding certified bowling performance at local, regional, state, and national levels, as well as his academic accomplishments and involvement in extracurricular activities and community service. The award includes a $6,000 scholarship and an all-expenses-paid trip for the winner and a parent or guardian to the awards ceremony, which takes place during the USBC Annual Convention.
Eligibility and Application Process
- The applicant must be a male high school junior or senior
- The applicant must have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- The application must include a high school transcript
- The application must include two (2) letters of recommendation
- The applicant must provide proof of participation in bowling (League, Tournament and/or high school)
- The applicant must submit an essay of at least 500 words in response to a provided question
- The application must include at least one photo, preferably a yearbook-style photo
Background of the Award
Chuck Hall dedicated the majority of his adult life to supporting young people, particularly through his involvement with junior bowling. He became a field representative for the American Junior Bowling Congress in 1959, and by 1962, he had risen to the position of executive director, overseeing the organization's daily operations.
In 1982, the AJBC merged with the Youth Bowling Association to form the Young American Bowling Alliance (YABA), with Hall serving as the executive director until his retirement in 1985. Throughout his tenure with AJBC and YABA, Hall seized numerous opportunities to advocate for youth bowling and played a significant role in the creation and growth of the Youth Leaders program.
The American Bowling Congress initiated its male Star of Tomorrow scholarship competition in 1980, which was subsequently named the Chuck Hall Star of Tomorrow in honor of Hall's contributions to the sport.
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