Chuck Pezzano Scholarship
The Bowling Writers Association of America (BWAA) annually awards Scholarships to worthy recipients and is named in honor of journalist Chuck Pezzano of Clifton, N.J. Chuck is a member of the BWAA, American Bowling Congress (USBC) and Professional Bowlers Association Halls of Fame.
Do you know a youth bowler attending college in the near future or who is currently enrolled in college? Is he or she involved in the field of communications? If yes, start thinking about nominations for the 2009 awards. Qualities considered for the Pezzano Scholarship include academic achievement (minimum 2.5/4.0 GPA or equivalent) involvement in the field of communications and bowling participation, although bowling skills are not a requisite.
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 $1500 per year and yearly combined scholarships may not exceed $3,000 per year. In case of ties for any of the places money will be split. Winners will also receive a one year paid membership in BWAA. The application must include at least one reference letter, school transcript and a short essay on bowling of not more than 350 words.
To apply, log on to the BWAA website at BowlingWriters.com, click on Scholarships and download the application. Complete the form and return it, including the supporting documents, postmarked not later than May 15, 2010. Name and address of the chair will be included on the application.
BWAA President will notify the winners and they will be announced at the BWAA Annual Meeting & Convention in June.
Click here to download the application.
Pezzano Scholarship winners
2009– Thomas Madrecki , Northbrook, IL, Heather D'Errico, Rochester, NY, Ryan Yadao, Las Vegas, NV and Michelle Todisco, West Chester, PA
2008– Thomas Madrecki, Northbrook, IL and Liz Sautter. Sunnyvale, CA
2007 – James Buonaiuto, Queens, NY and Patricia Pringle, Antioch, IL
2006 – Michael Menera, Tampa, FL and Justine Fields, Roslyn Heights, NY
2005 – Grant Engels, Hollywood, FL and Amanda Pezzano, Hawthorne, NJ
2004 – Amanda Reyes, Henderson, NV
2003 – Marc D’Errico, Rochester, NY and Amanda Pezzano, Hawthorne, NJ
2002 – Marc D’Errico, Rochester, NY
2001 – Melissa (Missy) Bellinder, Fullerton, CA
2000 – Jimmy Wulf, Albuquerque, NM and Shauna Van Meter, Albuquerque, NM