In memory of our dear friend, co-Founder, President and CEO, Mike Borg. 1958-2020
Current Application Deadline:
December 31, 2023
To be awarded:
During USAYESS National Championships, June 2024
The winning applicant must be able to travel to San Antonio, TX for the 2024 USAYESS National Championships to receive the scholarship
The Mike Borg Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of USAYESS Co-Founder and long-time President, Mike Borg. Mike had a passion for youth shooting sports and was always working on new ideas to engage youth and enhance the youth experience in shotgun shooting sports. His energy and personality still resonate strongly within USAYESS. Mike Borg passed away in the Summer of 2020 following complications from an ATV accident.
To keep Mike Borg’s memory at forefront and to continue the work Mike started, USA Youth Education in Shooting Sports (USAYESS) is proud to offer the Mike Borg Memorial scholarship to USAYESS high school junior and senior members.
Scholarship Range: $1,000+
Number of Awards: Minimum of 1 per year
Applicants will be selected based on the following:
Electronic notification will be sent to confirm award submissions have been received. A confidential National Scholarships Committee, appointed annually by the USAYESS Board of Directors, will review materials to make the selection. One recipient will be chosen unless otherwise noted for the specific award. One physical award will be given to the recipient, who will be recognized during the awards ceremony at the National Junior Clay Target Championships and in subsequent publications.