VTHoF Academic Scholarship

The Virginia Trapshooting Hall of Fame is proud to support young athletes pursuing both their educational and trapshooting goals. Each year, we award a $500 scholarship to a Virginia youth shooter who demonstrates excellence in academics, character, and commitment to our sport.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be a current Virginia resident

• Be an ATA junior gold, junior, or sub-junior

• Pursue a university degree or technical/trade certification as a full-time student

• Be enrolled by fall of the current year

• Have registered at least 1,000 ATA targets in the two prior calendar years

• Remain an ATA member for one calendar year after receiving the scholarship

Selection Criteria

Recipients are chosen based on:

• Academic achievement (GPA, scores, honors)

• Extracurricular involvement

• Leadership and community service

• Financial need

$500 award deposited directly into the student's account at their school

Award Amount

Application Requirements

Submit:

• Completed VTHoF Scholarship Application

• Financial aid office documentation

• Transcript (official or unofficial)

• Essay or personal statement

• One letter of reference

• Materials must be received by June 15th, 2026

• Winner announced at the VTA State Trapshoot

Deadline & Announcement

Submission Instructions

• Email: VTHOF.SCHOLARSHIP@gmail.com

• Mail: VTHoF Scholarship

  c/o Scott Petitto

  5261 Queens Wood Drive

  Burke, VA 22015-1533

Why This Scholarship Matters

The VTHoF Scholarship supports the next generation of youth shooters by reducing financial barriers and encouraging leadership, sportsmanship, and continued involvement in AIM, VYTL, and ATA events.