BWAA accepting applications for Pezzano Scholarship
October 14, 2010
ARLINGTON, Texas – The Bowling Writers Association of America (BWAA) announced it is now accepting applications for the 2011 Pezzano Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded annually to worthy recipients who are high school seniors, vocational school seniors or students who are currently in college. The award is named in honor of BWAA, American Bowling Congress (USBC) and Professional Bowlers Association Hall of Fame journalist, Chuck Pezzano of Clifton, N.J.
To be eligible, applicants must meet the following requirements:
• Maintain a min. 2.5/4.0 GPA or equivalent
• Involvement in the field of communications
• Perform community service
• Participate in the sport of bowling
• Include at least one reference letter
• Write a short essay (350 words)
• Provide your school transcript
A first, second and third place scholarship may be awarded based on applicants credentials. Any or all of the funds may or may not be distributed at the discretion of the committee. Individual awards may not exceed $1,500 per year and yearly combined scholarships may not exceed $3,000 per year. If there are any ties, money will be split. Winners will also receive a one year paid membership in the BWAA.
To apply, log on to the BWAA Web site at www.BowlingWriters.com, click on “Scholarships” and download the application. Complete the form and return it, including supporting documents, postmarked no later than June 1, 2011. Name and address of the scholarship committee chair will be included on the application.
Winners will be announced at the BWAA annual meeting and convention at Bowl Expo in June and will be notified by the BWAA president.
For further information contact Joan Romeo, committee chair at jromeo@socal.rr.com.
To be eligible, applicants must meet the following requirements:
• Maintain a min. 2.5/4.0 GPA or equivalent
• Involvement in the field of communications
• Perform community service
• Participate in the sport of bowling
• Include at least one reference letter
• Write a short essay (350 words)
• Provide your school transcript
A first, second and third place scholarship may be awarded based on applicants credentials. Any or all of the funds may or may not be distributed at the discretion of the committee. Individual awards may not exceed $1,500 per year and yearly combined scholarships may not exceed $3,000 per year. If there are any ties, money will be split. Winners will also receive a one year paid membership in the BWAA.
To apply, log on to the BWAA Web site at www.BowlingWriters.com, click on “Scholarships” and download the application. Complete the form and return it, including supporting documents, postmarked no later than June 1, 2011. Name and address of the scholarship committee chair will be included on the application.
Winners will be announced at the BWAA annual meeting and convention at Bowl Expo in June and will be notified by the BWAA president.
For further information contact Joan Romeo, committee chair at jromeo@socal.rr.com.