The deadline for the richest scholarship in bowling — the Daroll and Dolores Frewing Scholarship — is fast approaching. College-bound high school seniors have until April 17 to submit their applications and supporting materials.
What makes the scholarship unique — beyond its $25,000 value — is the fact that it is open only to sons, daughters, grandsons and granddaughters of BPAA-member bowling center proprietors. That means in any given year, the competition for the award may be somewhat limited, giving high school seniors an excellent opportunity to win.
A special panel reviews all applications and makes its selection based on a combination of scholastic excellence and community involvement. Because other scholarships are available for on-the-lanes performance, the Frewing Scholarship focuses more on citizenship.
The Frewings, who founded US Bowling Corporation, introduced the program as a way of giving back to an industry that has been good to them.
Recipients thus far: 2020 — Andrew Amore; 2021 — Avery Schenk; 2022 — Emma McCrary; 2023 — Aaliyah Friend; 2024 — Azia Martin; 2025 — Ellie Boley.
The 2026 scholarship winner will be honored during International Bowl Expo in Nashville, Tennessee, and be the subject of the cover story in the August issue of BCM.
Application materials are available at bowlingmuseum.com.
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