Presentation of the “Lily May Hester & Pete Tountas Star of Tomorrow Award” will be made at the annual meeting of the Arizona State USBC Association, and at his/her year-end awards assembly.

Requirements:
            a.  The nominee shall be a male/female and an active member of a junior or collegiate Youth Bowling program in the State of Arizona.
       
            b.   A graduating high school senior, planning to attend an accredited-post secondary learning institution, (this includes any public or private university, junior or state college, technical institute or specialized trade school), or is currently attending any of the schools listed above.

            c.   Must not be more than 20 years of age by August 1st.

The Scholarship:        

           a.   Shall be in the amount of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500) Funds may be used for tuition, fees, books or room and board.

            b.   The Scholarship award will be made only once to a recipient.

            c.   The funds will be deposited with the SMART Program.

Procedures to Apply: (Download Application)

            a.   Applicant must submit a completed application and two photographs for publication.

            b.   Applicant must write an essay to include specific goals, college and career plans and any other pertinent information.

            c.   Additional instructions are included on the application form. 
                  Procedures for evaluation, to be made by the bowling coach and academic counselor.

            d.   Mail completed forms to:  Arizona State USBC Association
                                                               Harold Smith
                                                               P.O. Box 2066, Mesa, AZ 85277

Selection:

            a.   Applicants will be selected by a three-person committee and graded as follows:

                        Bowling Performance            40-point maximum
                        Academic Standing               30-point maximum
                        Leadership                              20-point maximum
                        Essay                                       10-point maximum

Recognition:

a.   Engraved plaque donated by Pete Tountas & LaDonna Ford.

b.   Crystal star donated by AWBA Hall of Fame member Lily May Hester to the female recipient. A gift to be determined to the male recipient.

             c.   Notification of award of $1,500 scholarship (letter and certificate).

If you have any questions, please contact Brian Darbonne, bdarbonne@gmail.com or Harold Smith assnmanager@azstateusbc.org