Scholarships

The PBA is proud to provide members with the opportunity to secure scholarships. View open opportunities by clicking on the individual scholarships below.

PBA JR Gazmine Mason Foundation Scholarship

The PBA Jr. and Gazmine Mason Foundation Scholarship will award 20 BIPOC youth bowlers guaranteed entry into the PBA Jr. National Championship Regional Qualifier events. Our mission is to create opportunities for youth bowlers of color & foster an inclusive community at bowling’s most elite level. Youth bowlers must be under the age of 18 to apply by the June 30, 2024 deadline.

PBA Junior and KR Strikeforce Scholarship

The PBA Jr. program and KR Strikeforce have teamed up to honor 10 of the nation’s most accredited youth bowlers.

Five boys and five girls, based on bowling achievements and academic merit, will be selected in January 2025 to represent the PBA Jr. Strikeforce All-Star Team.

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PBA Junior and KR Strikeforce
PBA Junior and KR Strikeforce
BILLY WELU SCHOLARSHIP

The Professional Bowlers Association Billy Welu Scholarship is awarded annually, recognizing exemplary qualities in male or female college students who compete in the sport of bowling.

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Johnny Petraglia BOWL4LIFE Scholarship

The Bowl4Life mission is to promote the sport of bowling through quality coaching for all levels, and to provide scholarship assistance to youth bowlers.

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PBA Jr. Jim Welch Memorial Scholarship

The PBA Jr. Jim Welch Memorial Scholarship was created to honor Jim Welch, a former PBA/Bowlero employee. Jim was a well-known tournament and league promoter, and an advocate for junior bowling. PBA Jr. is proud to be able to award these scholarships in Jim’s name. Current Points List

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