Bowling for Books 2020

Postponed Until Further Notice

Bowling for Books is the 49er Shops annual fundraiser to assist CSULB students in purchasing textbooks and course materials.  To date, we have raised nearly $1,000,000 providing close to 2,000 scholarships to students.

Help Students

Bowl: Your entry fee directly impacts student scholarships.

Fundraise: Each bowler is encouraged to solicit donations on behalf of the scholarship campaign.  The individuals and teams that raise the most donations will be recognized.

Sponsor: Every $500 allows for 1 scholarship.  Help us meet our goal of warding 200 scholarships this year!

Teams consist of four bowlers.  Individuals and teams compete on a scratch scoring basis for high game and series.

Hosted bar and buffet, live music, shoe rental, and t-shirt will be provided along with a silent auction!

Sponsorship Levels

$500 | Friends of the 49er Shops

  • 1 lane, 1 team (4 bowlers), shoe rental, hosted bar, and buffet

$1,000 | Bronze Sponsor

  • Recognition as a Bronze Sponsor on marketing materials (including logo on brochures and event signage)
  • 1 lane, 1 team (4 bowlers), shoe rental, hosted bar, and buffet

$2,500 | Silver Sponsor

  • Recognition as a Silver Sponsor on all marketing materials (including logo on t-shirts, brochures, website, and event signage)
  • 2 lanes, 2 teams (8 bowlers), shoe rental, hosted bar, and buffet

$5,000 | Gold Sponsor

  • Recognition as a Gold Sponsor on all marketing materials (including logo on t-shirts, brochures, website, and event signage)
  • 3 lanes, 3 teams (12 bowlers), shoe rental, hosted bar, and buffet

$10,000 | Platinum Sponsor

  • Recognition as a Gold Sponsor on all marketing materials (including logo on t-shirts, brochures and event signage)
  • Appreciation accouncement at the event
  • 4 lanes, 4 teams (16 bowlers), shoe rental, hosted bar, and buffet

$15,000 | Title Sponsor

  • Recognition as a Title Sponsor on all marketing materials (including logo on t-shirts, brochures, website, and event signage)
  • Appreciation accouncement at the event
  • 6 lanes, 6 teams (24 bowlers), shoe rental, hosted bar, and buffet
  • Company feature on campus marketing screens (20+ locations)

Students can apply for the Bowling for Books Scholarship on the Center for Scholarship Information website.

Criteria:

  • Must be a student enrolled at CSULB
  • Must demonstrate a financial need for textbooks

*A portion of all donations will be provided to the Foster Youth Textbook Scholarship