Earl Anthony Memorial $5,000 Scholarship Application

Presents the EARL ANTHONY MEMORIAL $5,000 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION THE LEGENDARY EARL ANTHONY won 41 Professional Bowlers Association National Tour Titles and seven PBA Senior Titles. A member of both the PBA and USBC Halls of Fame, he was the first pro bowler to achieve more than $1 million in career earnings. A low key competitor with an accurate, consistent and controlled style that lead many to call him “The Machine,” Anthony displayed true concern for youth bowlers’ success. In 1980 he partnered with the American Junior Bowling Congress in a national contest for youth to “Beat Earl Anthony,” launching what later morphed into the popular “Beat the Coach” challenge that many USBC Youth leagues still conduct today. USBC’s Earl Anthony Memorial Scholarship was launched in 2004, three years after Anthony’s death. This Scholarship is awarded annually to five USBC Youth members. 1 EARL ANTHONY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION THE EARL ANTHONY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP annually The United States Bowling Congress presents this prestigious recognizes five USBC Youth bowlers for their community scholarship in honor of the late Earl Anthony. Anthony was involvement and academic achievements. Five winners will dedicated to helping youth bowlers and USBC is proud to be chosen and awarded $5,000 scholarships. continue these efforts in his name. ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENts 1. Be a current USBC Youth member in their senior year of high school or enrolled in college 2. Be a USBC Youth member in good standing 3. Have a current GPA of 3.0 or better, based on a 4.0 scale 4. Completed application 5. Include at least two letters of reference (by a teacher, principal, employer, etc.) 6. Include an official or unofficial school transcript 7. Return all completed documentation and application to USBC post-marked no later than DECEMBER 1, 2014. (Partial or incomplete applications will not be accepted.) SECTION A – CONTACT INFORMATION First Name Last Name MI Address City State Zip Daytime Telephone Evening Telephone Date of Birth / / Email USBC Member Number SECTION B – ACADEMIC/SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT Please answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper. Please include as much detail as possible. 1. List the name of your current high school, your current grade and your expected graduation month and year. 2. List your current grade point average and on what scale it is based. 3. List any AP/Honors courses you have completed or are currently taking. 4. List all scholastic honors or awards (i.e. National Honor Society, Honor Roll, 1st-place in science competition, etc.). 5. List all extracurricular activities (i.e. school clubs, newspaper, yearbook, etc.). 6. List any high school and college sports played and years played. 7. List any activities not covered in the above questions that pertain to your school and/or extracurricular activities. SECTION C – COMMUNITY SERVICE Please answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper. Please include as much detail as possible. 1. List all community volunteer activities and years involved (i.e. church, local mission, etc.). 2. List other activities such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, bowling offices held, etc. 3. List any scholarships you have received by name and amount. If they are managed through SMART just state SMART and total amount in SMART account. 4. List any activities not covered in the above questions pertaining to community involvement. 2 EARL ANTHONY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION SECTION D – ESSAY Please submit an essay of 500 words or less on how the lessons you have learned through academics, community involvement and bowling have influenced your life and your goals for the future. SECTION E – OFFICIAL SIGNATURES I certify the information on this application and all accompanying documentation is correct to the best of my knowledge. Applicant Signature & Date Parent or Guardian Signature (if applicant is under 18 years of age) Only the winning applicants will be notified directly. The winners’ identities will be published on www.bowl.com and in other USBC publications. Send completed application form and all documentation post-marked no later than DECEMBER 1, 2014, by mail, fax or email to: IBC Youth Department Attn: Earl Anthony Memorial Scholarship 621 Six Flags Dr. Arlington, TX 76011 Fax: 817-385-8262 Email: [email protected] 3.

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