Jeff is an alumni and former player of Western Washington University. He played for the USA Eagles National team, and managed the 1987 USA World Cup team. Jeff was inducted in the US Rugby Foundation Hall of Fame in 2015. He is a founding member of the WWU Rugby Alumni Association.

Up to $7,500 scholarship awarded evenly across Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters for the selected student-athletes. This scholarship is reviewed after each quarter and is dependent on the student's academic standing and their ability to maintain a high performance on the field.

Student athletes must submit a letter of application to theWestern Rugby Alumni (WRA).

Scholarship applications must be completed in the Spring prior to Fall enrollment.

Don Burgess’ lifetime career in rugby on Vancouver Island showcased his skills as a stunning player and brilliant coach. His rugby magic brought success to the teams he played with or coached, and earned him headlines in the British press, such as “Burgess Superb” and “Brilliant Burgess.”

Don came to Western Washington State College in 1957 on a track scholarship. He held the mile record for many years and was instrumental in getting the game of rugby on campus. He became a lifelong supporter of rugby at WWU until his passing in 2018 at the age of 85.

$15,930 awarded evenly across Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters for the selected student-athlete. This scholarship is reviewed after each quarter and is dependent on student's academic standing and their ability to maintain a high performance on the field.

Student athletes must submit a letter of application to theWestern Rugby Alumni (WRA).

Scholarship applications must be completed in the Spring prior to Fall enrollment.

The Bellingham  Rugby Community lost Preston Rick Worth in 2020. They lost a teammate, a good friend, a Rugby supporter, and a wonderful man. Preston grew up in Longview Washington and enrolled at Western in 1972 after serving his country as a US Marine in Vietnam. 

Preston played for WWSC in the early seventies, earning the respect and admiration of teammates and those that played against him. He was a gifted athlete who demonstrated integrity on and off the field. Preston became a generous supporter of the Western Washington Rugby program. This scholarship made available by the Western Rugby Alumni (WRA) through generous donations from former teammates, alumni, friends and family.

Three $1,000 scholarships for three students per quarter for three quarters. This award is a one-time offer. If you accept it once, you only get it for that one year.

Student athletes must submit a letter of application to theWestern Rugby Alumni (WRA).

Scholarship applications must be completed in the Spring prior to Fall enrollment.

The Western Rugby Alumni Scholarship is given to students through the WWU’s financial aid office. To learn more and to submit a scholarship application go to the financial aid office. Students must write a letter, submit a current FAFSA form, and must be in good standing with the university. This scholarship is funded by Western Rugby Alumni and its supporters and only exists if the alumni continue to raise funds.

$2,000 awarded to two student athletes enrolled in their freshman year at WWU.

Student must contact WWU’s financial aid office to learn more and to submit a scholarship application. Students must write a letter, submit a current FAFSA form, and must be in good standing with the university.

Applications open Spring quarter, awarded during Spring quarter of the following year, and can be applied to the following Fall quarter.

Paul is an alumni and former player of Western Washington University. He has enjoyed extensive coaching in British Columbia including Canadian National Men’s team. Paul was inducted in the British Columbia Hall of Fame in 2015. Currently the Director of Rugby at WWU.

Up to $7,500 scholarship awarded evenly across Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters for the selected student-athletes. This scholarship is reviewed after each quarter and is dependent on the student's academic standing and their ability to maintain a high performance on the field.

Student athletes must submit a letter of application to theWestern Rugby Alumni (WRA).

Scholarship applications must be completed in the Spring prior to Fall enrollment.

Allan Banwell was a top-rated referee from Canada. He became a friend of the Bellingham rugby community starting in the late 1960s. He regularly volunteered to travel south from Vancouver to officiate matches for Western Washington State College (WWU) and Chuckanut Bay. There was never any doubt about who was in charge of the match when Mr. Banwell blew the whistle.  He had a wonderful, calm demeanor on the field that earned the respect of all players and coaches.  

In respect of his service to the game, a scholarship in his honor has been established. The intent is to provide financial help and encouragement to players who wish to be certified as a referee.

Four $250 stipends available to interested applicants looking to enroll in USA referee certification courses.

Student may request this scholarship by contacting the WRA directly at WWUrugby.org.

Available year-round.