Youth Scholarship
The Ohio State USBC, each year, will honor 2 graduating seniors, one female and one male, for their excellence in scholastic achievement and bowling prowess with $3,000 Scholarships. Winners are chosen from those applicants submitted. Last year 26 applicants were screened. The Scholarships will be paid through the SMART program through USBC.
2025-2026 Scholarship Cover Letter
Benjamin Mason Mullins
Benjamin Mason Mullins, of Washington Court House, Ohio, is a highly accomplished student-athlete with a strong academic and athletic record. A National Merit Scholar Qualifier and recipient of the Rotary International Student of the Month award (November 2024),
Benjamin has also earned recognition as an OHSAA Scholar-Athlete Candidate and Academic All-Ohio Bowler. He has participated in USBC Certified Leagues since 2010, currently competing in the Youth Scholarship Travel League.
As a four-year team captain of his high school bowling team, Benjamin has demonstrated leadership and excellence, helping his team qualify for multiple sectional and district tournaments, including a first-place sectional finish and a district championship in 2024–2025. Individually, he boasts a perfect 300 game, a high series of 790, and a 214 average.
Benjamin is also dedicated to community service, volunteering with the Blue Lion Student-Run Credit Union, the Big Blue Bus summer food program, and providing bowling lessons as a USBC Bronze Coach. His combination of academic excellence, athletic achievement, and community involvement highlights his commitment to both personal and team success. Benjamin was also a USBC Youth Ambassador.
Cameryn Gale
Cameryn Gale is a high-achieving student from Hilliard Bradley High School in Hilliard, Ohio, with a GPA of 4.1. She is deeply involved in both academics and extracurricular activities.
Academically, Cameryn has earned Magna Cum Laude honors, is a member of the National Honor Society, and has received the OCC James McCann Journalism Award. She is also an active member of the Principal Advisory Committee.
In athletics, she has participated in varsity bowling for four years, serving as team captain her senior year. Her accomplishments include a high game of 256, a high series of 723, multiple top competition placements, and being named team MVP.
Outside of academics and sports, Cameryn has shown leadership as the Editor in Chief of the Yearbook for two years. She is also involved in various school and community service groups such as the Hope Squad, Best Buddies, the Bradley Leadership Team, and the Principal Advisory Committee.
