The Peggy Cianciola Memorial Scholarship Program is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that awards educational scholarships via SMART. We do not operate a school or provide instructional or educational services.

The Peggy Cianciola Memorial Scholarship honors Peggy’s memory by supporting USBC-certified youth and collegiate bowlers as they pursue higher education. The program recognizes students who show growth, leadership, and a positive impact through bowling, while encouraging academic excellence, sportsmanship, and community involvement.

2026 Scholarship Application

Applications for the 2026 Peggy Cianciola Memorial Scholarship are now open.

Two $500 scholarships will be awarded to USBC-certified youth and collegiate bowlers.

Applicants can submit either a 500- to 1,000-word essay or a 2- to 3-minute video. Choose whichever format works best for telling your story.

Deadline: Friday, October 9, 2026
Winners notified by: Monday, October 19, 2026

Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the 13th Annual Take Out 10 for Cancer event at Let It Roll Bowl on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

Past Scholarship Recipients

Each Peggy Cianciola Memorial Scholarship recipient listed below was awarded $500 per award year.

2025 Recipients: Glenn Long, Ian Holzwarth
2024 Recipients: Ethan Kawabata, Preston Smith
2023 Recipients: Jadeyn Mabry, Tamia Yeager

2018 Inaugural 40-Frame Game Fundraiser

In 2018, the Peggy Cianciola Memorial Scholarship Program held its inaugural 40-Frame Game fundraiser tournament.
Through this event, a total of $1,720 was awarded in scholarship support to the recipients listed below.

Aiden Burg: $40
Alisabeth Rich: $200
Ashley Albani: $300
Christian Caron: $40
Jay Parker: $40
Kaitlyn Hammer: $600
Mackenzie Hammer: $400
Mayson Brubaker: $100