As part of its commitment to youth development and the advancement of youth shooting sports athletes, the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Scholarship program.
We are especially excited to recognize the 10 recipients of the Bruno Butti & Mae (Domenica Careri) Butti Scholarship. Awarded to outstanding participants in the Scholastic Clay Target Program and Scholastic Action Shooting Program, each recipient will receive a $3,000 scholarship thanks to the incredible generosity and support of the Butti family.
In addition, the SSSF Scholarship Program has awarded $500 scholarships to 166 student-athletes for 2026, providing a total of $83,000 in scholarship support. These scholarships recognize young athletes who have demonstrated dedication both on the range and in the classroom.
Congratulations to all of our scholarship recipients. We wish these exceptional student-athletes continued success in their academic pursuits and future endeavors.
Since 2013, the SSSF has awarded over $1,344,500 in scholarship funds benefiting over 1,450 student athletes.
About the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation
The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) is 501(c)(3) public charity responsible for all aspects of the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) across the United States. The SCTP and SASP are youth development programs in which adult coaches and other volunteers use shooting sports to teach and to demonstrate sportsmanship, responsibility, honesty, ethics, integrity, teamwork, and other positive life skills.
Provide and enhance personal growth and development opportunities for student athlete members; become the premier authority in all things pertaining to firearm-related pursuits for youth; pass on to future generations the legacy of lifelong, safe, responsible enjoyment of the shooting sports. This includes serving as the primary feeder/pipeline for organized, sanctioned shooting organizations and teams, like USA SHOOTING, TEAM USA, and the NGBs (NSSA, NSCA, ATA).
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