Sandy Cummins Memorial Youth Scholarship
Cincinnati Tri-State Invitational Tournament (CINTIT) is proud to sponsor the Sandy Cummins Memorial Youth Scholarship. CINTIT is a local LGBTQ+ non-profit organization. CINTIT hosts a yearly event mainly at SuperBowl Bellewood where we interacted with Sandy for over the past decade. In her honor, we are offering this scholarship to a youth/collegiate bowler that embodies the commitment that Sandy shown to youth bowling.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age & Education:
- Must be a high school student or currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or trade school.
- Must be between the ages of 15 and 22.
- Bowling Involvement:
- Must be an active youth or collegiate bowler for at least two consecutive years.
- Participation in a recognized league, tournament, or school-affiliated bowling program is required.
- Leadership & Sportsmanship:
- Demonstrated history of leadership, mentorship, or volunteer work within their bowling community.
- Must exemplify good sportsmanship, teamwork, and a positive attitude.
- Academic Performance:
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Community Involvement:
- Proven commitment to community service (bowling-related or general), reflecting values of giving back.
- Recommendation Letters:
- One (1) letter of recommendation from a coach, league official, or tournament director.
- Optional: Additional letter from a teacher or community leader.
- Essay Requirement:
- 500–750 words on the topic:
“How has the sport of bowling shaped your life, and how will you continue to shape other young bowlers as a youth ambassador?”
Award Amount:
- Scholarship award of $500 (adjustable based on funding) deposited to USBC Smart account.
- Applicants may apply for this scholarship each year if they meet the Age & Education requirements.
Deadline:
- Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2026.
Selection Process:
- A committee made up of CINTIT committee members and family/friends of Sandy Cummins will review all applications.
- Finalists may be contacted for a brief interview (virtual or in-person).
Entries need to be postmarked by March 31, 2026
Submit Entries to the following:
Greater Cincinnati USBC Offices
c/o Sandy Cummins Memorial Youth Scholarship
6383 Glenway Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45211
Paper Entry:
Sandy Cummins Memorial Youth Scholarship Application