2025-2026 SMART Grant Application

2025-2026 SMART Grant Application

This application is ONLY for the 2025-2026 school year.
SMART will match, via a new SMART scholarship, the Federal Pell Grant award for every qualifying individual who submits a completed application along with supporting documentation as stated below. Pell Grant matches will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until the Grant Allocation has been exhausted. Funds will expire in two years if unused.

NOTE: Qualification requirements have changed for the 2025-2026 school year.

The minimum requirements that must be met to be considered for the SMART Grant include the following:
- Four (4) prior seasons of USBC membership history.
  - At least one (1) season as a USBC Youth Member
  - Membership does not have to be consecutive
  - Not required to be a current USBC member
- Must have a current SMART account balance of less than $1,000.
- Must be able to use the funds within eight (8) years of your high school graduation.
- Have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and must have received a Federal Pell Grant.
For questions, please contact SMART at (800) 514-BOWL (2695), option 6.

For FAQs, please click here.
Personal Information:
Name*

First NameMiddle InitialLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Home Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
USBC ID #*
Prefix (numbers before the dash)
Suffix (numbers after the dash)
Current SMART Account Balance*
after any portal requests made today
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As your current SMART account balance is greater than $1,000, you currently do not qualify for a Pell Grant Match. Please wait until after your balance is below $1,000 to submit an application.
Birthdate*

MonthDayYear
Age*
as of today
Amount of Pell Grant Awarded*
This can be just one term/semester, or the total awarded for the whole school year.
Required Documentation:

Please include the following with your application.
Proof of Federal Pell Grant award via a finalized/accepted (not estimate/offer) 2025-2026 Financial Aid Package Award Letter or student account statement. Document must include name and term/year received.*

MUST INCLUDE STUDENT'S NAME
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Class schedule for the 2025-2026 academic term/year showing student name and/or student ID number.*

MUST INCLUDE STUDENT'S NAME
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Official Signature:
Applicant Signature*

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Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Parent/Guardian Signature

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(If applicant is under 18 years of age)
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
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2025-2026 SMART Grant Application

Personal Information:

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Required Documentation:

Official Signature: