Lindenwood Women’s Rugby
College rugby in the USA is still primarily a club sport played on college campuses. The players (students) generally raise funds through dues and fees. The good news is that more and more programs are being identified as varsity programs that provide scholarships or receive substantial funding. The university may also help the teams with access to training and competition facilities and financial help to cover some expenses. Rugby scholarships include a variety of offerings from tuition grants, to dues or fee waivers, to in-state tuition rates for out-of-state students.
The list provided below is not a complete list as offerings are always changing. Students are encouraged to make an inquiry with directly with the teams and schools they are interested in.
The list below is provided by USA Rugby and The Ruggers Edge.
For information about scholarships for NCAA women’s varsity rugby, please visit NCAA Scholarships.
American International College (Springfield, MA)
Private, Co-Ed, 1,492 Undergraduate Students (3,142 Total Enrollment)
www.aic.edu
Arkansas State University
Rugby has grown at Arkansas State to the extent that the school is now able to offer partial scholarships for men and women Rugby players. Qualifying Rugby players from out-of-state may now attend Arkansas State for the in-state tuition rate.
PRIMARY CONTACT
Charl Welman, MSISeC, CNA
cwelman@sbrmc.org
870-897-2863
Bethel College
Bethel Rugby is a varsity sport. Bethel will be providing gear, fees, equipment, transportation and even scholarships for some athletes. Bethel has a rich tradition of athletic excellence, with over 30 national championships in 15 different sports. Bethel has a national reputation for being one of the top Christian Colleges in the United States. With an average class size of 15 we cater to students who want intense learning opportunities paired with top notch athletic growth. Bethel Men’s Rugby have the full support of the athletic department, which includes access to both of our full time athletic trainers, weight facility and more. Bethel’s home pitch is the Moose Lodge in Elkhart, about 10 minutes from campus. The Moose is one of the top rugby fields in the nation.
PRIMARY CONTACT
Nate Hamil
Nate.Hamil@BethelCollege.edu
Central Washington University (Ellensburg, WA)
Public, Co-Ed, 10,400 Undergraduate (10,900 Total Enrollment)
www.cwu.edu
Coastal Carolina University
A a public, state-supported, liberal arts university located in Conway, South Carolina, has officially launched the Kegler Rugby Annual Scholarship fund. The fund is available to new and continuing students and is accepting applications for the Fall 2016 semester. The Kegler Rugby Scholarship is an academic-based award with a preference for additional rugby experience and accolades.
Davenport University (Grand Rapids, MI)
Private, Co-Ed, 2,600 students on main campus
www.davenport.edu
PRIMARY CONTACT
Thomas Barnett
tbarnettir@aol.com
Iowa Central Community College (ICCC)
Triton Rugby is a new collegiate varsity rugby program nestled in the north central Iowa town of Fort Dodge.
Iowa Central is a progressive school with a strong academic environment offering over 50 associate degree/diploma programs. We also take great pride in our athletics, as evidenced by our numerous National Championships in various sports. Rugby will be no exception. Triton Rugby has the full support of the athletic department, which includes access to our full time athletic trainers and state of the art weight room facilities.
It’s a very exciting time at Iowa Central for the rugby program. We will be members of the Mid-American league of NSCRO (National Small College Rugby Organization) and compete in tournaments and Regional qualifiers against schools from across the Midwest in both 15’s and 7’s. Please visit the website (http://www.ictritons.com/rugby/) and fill out the “Recruit Me” page.
Iowa Central Community College Scholarship Award Conditions
A student must enroll or be enrolled as a full-time student (12 credit hrs or more) each semester.
Student must be a high school graduate (i.e. not Early Bird, Postsecondary, Charter School, etc.)
Student most show a high aptitude for rugby.
Scholarships are for fall and spring semesters only.
A student must complete 12 credit hours or more the first semester to be eligible to receive the second semester award.
Students who have not abided by the requirements on the contract could be subject to repayment at the end of the semester.
The scholarship will not be credited to your account until the contract is signed and returned to the Financial Aid Office.
PRIMARY CONTACT
Brent Nelson
nelson_b@iowacentral.edu
(515) 574-1093
Life University (Marietta, GA)
Private, Co-Ed, 792 Undergraduate (2,437 Total Enrollment)
www.life.edu
Lindenwood University
Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri offers fully-funded rugby programs for both men and women. Both men and women’s programs operate under the Division 1 status. Full university support includes generous scholarship assistance, all travel, equipment, uniforms, strength and conditioning coaches, weight room, video room, athletic trainers at all practices and matches, access to the HIT (high intensity training) center and new turf rugby pitch for daily training and matches. The high performance rugby academy environment enables student athletes to flourish. The Lindenwood men’s team made USA Rugby history in 2012 by winning a National Championship in its inaugural season.
Interested students may explore this opportunity by submitting their recruit information online to Lindenwood’s Recruiting Questionnaire.
Men’s Team information: Head coach JD Stephenson – jstephenson@lindenwood.edu. Men’s Rugby website: www.lindenwoodlionssls.com or follow on Facebook.
Women’s Head Coach, Billy Nicholas - Bnicholas@lindenwood.edu. Women’s Rugby website: www.lindenwoodlionssls.com or follow on Facebook.
Lindenwood University is a dynamic four-year liberal arts institution dedicated to excellence in higher education. Over 120 undergraduate and graduate degree programs are offered to approximately 15,000 students through values-centered programs that lead to development of the whole person. Lindenwood faculty, staff and administration are committed to an integrative liberal arts curriculum that focuses on the talents, interests and future of our students. Lindenwood is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. For more information about the University and admissions please contact Kristen Revis, Rugby Recruiter/Admissions Counselor at 636.949.4338
PRIMARY CONTACT
Kristen Revis
(636) 949-4338
Middle Tennessee State University
MTSU offers the following classes in Rugby: PHED 131001 Beginning Rugby; PHED 131002 Intermediate Rugby; For further information, please contact Anthony Neely, Adjunct Professor, PO Box 96, MTSU, Murfreesboro, TN 37132; phone 615-812-1754; aneely@mtsu.edu.
PRIMARY CONTACT
Anthony Neely
aneely@mtsu.edu
(615) 812-1754
Molloy College (Rockville Centre, NY)
Molloy College offers partial rugby scholarships to continuing male and female students who have completed at least 30 credits at Molloy with a minimum of a 2.5 cumulative GPA. In addition, the scholarship recipients must demonstrate a commitment to the core values of the Molloy College RFC: honor, passion, and dedication.
PRIMARY CONTACT
Brendan Drodge
bdrodge@molloy.edu
(516) 678-5000 ext. 6751
New England College (NECRFC)
New England College has both full and partial rugby scholarship (tuition only) monies available for qualified rugby student athletes. NEC rugby is located in beautiful Henniker, New Hampshire and is a fully funded varsity college rugby program. NEC is a national championship program having won both the NSCRO 2014 – 7’s and 2015 -15’s National Championship respectfully. NEC currently plays in the Division I-AA ECRC (http://eastcoastrugbyconference.com). If you would like more information about joining this championship program please contact head coach Jeremy Treece at jtreece@nec.edu.
PRIMARY CONTACT
Jeremy Treece
jtreece@nec.edu
Norwich University (Northfield, VT)
Private, Co-Ed, 2300 Cadets
www.norwich.edu
Notre Dame College (South Euclid, OH)
Private, Co-Ed 2,156 Total Enrollment
www.notredamecollege.edu
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Palmer is the premier college for Chiropractic Education. Founded in 1897 and located in Davenport Iowa, the college established it’s rugby program in 1960.
Commitment to Rugby – in 2015, the college demonstrated its commitment to the program by doubling the scholarships available to rugby players and initiated plans for the building of a stadium for its rugby team.
Scholarship – Thirty full scholarships for our men’s and women’s rugby teams.
Men’s Program – Plays in the Men’s Club Division I level.
Women’s Program – Plays in the Women’s Club Division II level.
PRIMARY CONTACT
Ron O’Brien
obrien_r@palmer.edu
(563) 884-5856
Quinnipiac University (Hamden, CT)
Private, Co-Ed, 6,500 Undergraduate Students (8,800 Total Enrollment)
www.quinnipiac.edu
Spring Hill College (Mobile, AL)
Private, Co-Ed, 1,370 Undergraduate Students
www.shc.edu
Truman State University
The Truman Alumni Award is given to entering freshmen (1-3) that come to Truman with previous high school Rugby experience and promise to be leaders on the team. Each award is up to $500 and is paid in two installments – at the end of the fall and spring seasons. The award is for the freshman year only. It is expected that the recipient(s) will be contributing members of the team, attending practices and games.
PRIMARY CONTACT
Bill Sexton
rugby@truman.edu
660-626-2324
University of Kentucky
Provost Scholarship: Incoming Kentucky resident freshmen whose minimum ACT score is 26 or SAT (M+CR) is 1170, and who achieves a 3.30 unweighted high school GPA, will automatically be offered a Provost Scholarship. The Provost Scholarship provides $1,500 per year, for up to four years of undergraduate study.
See Blue Scholarship: Incoming non-resident freshmen whose minimum ACT score is 25 or SAT (M+CR) is 1130, and who achieves a 3.00 unweighted high school GPA, will automatically be offered a See Blue Scholarship. The See Blue Scholarship provides $7,000 per year, for up to four years of undergraduate study.
Bluegrass Spirit Scholarship: Incoming non-resident freshmen whose minimum ACT score is 25 or SAT(M+CR) is 1130, and who achieves a 3.50 unweighted high school GPA, will automatically be offered a Bluegrass Spirit Scholarship. The Bluegrass Spirit Scholarship provides $8,000 per year, for up to four years of undergraduate study.
Kentucky Heritage Scholarship: Incoming non-resident freshmen whose minimum ACT score is 30 or SAT(M+CR) is 1330, and who achieves a 3.50 unweighted high school GPA, will automatically be offered a Kentucky Heritage Scholarship. The Kentucky Heritage Scholarship provides $10,000 per year, for up to four years of undergraduate study.
John Laboon Leadership Scholar: Awarded each year in the amount of $2500. This Scholarship is given to a pack member that shows the type of leadership on and off the pitch that exemplifies the type of character that the Wildcats produce.
Dick Jones Leadership Scholar: Awarded each year in the amount of $2500. This Scholarship is given to a backline member that shows the type of leadership on and off the pitch that exemplifies the type of character that the Wildcats produce.
PRIMARY CONTACT
Gary Anderson
gary.anderson@keystoneky.com
West Chester University (West Chester, PA)
Public, Co-Ed, 13,800 Total Enrollment
www.wcupa.edu
Wheeling Jesuit University (Wheeling, WV)
Private, Co-Ed, 1,500 Total Enrollment
www.wju.edu