The following scholarships are made available through the Kutztown Rugby Alumni. To obtain applications for the scholarships, contact Sharon Picus. For more info on all scholarships, email scholarships@kurugby.com.
The David Chalmer Bailey ’02 Scholarship
The David Chalmer Bailey ’02 Scholarship was established in honor of David Chalmer Bailey by his parents, aunt, and uncle. After graduating from Kutztown University in 2002 with a degree in Sociology, he traveled extensively teaching English and math for a year in South Korea, then taking trips through Argentina, Chile, Spain, Italy, and Romania. Because of his love of people and children, and his enthusiasm for rugby, the scholarship is to be awarded to a student majoring in sociology or social work who demonstrates a love of children and a fascination with people, has earned at least 30 credits, and is in good academic standing, regardless of financial need. Preference will be given to a student who participates in the Rugby Club.
To be eligible for this scholarship the applicant must be a full-time student, a member of the KU Rugby Team and have paid the annual dues.
KU Fallen Brothers Scholarship
The Kutztown Alumni Association is funding three, five hundred dollar ($500) scholarships to honor past players who are no longer with us. The first scholarship is named after former KU rugby player David Bailey, who passed away in 2006. The award is named after David to honor all of the skills that he displayed both on and off the field. The second scholarship is named after former KU rugby player Robert P. Devitt Jr. The scholarship is named after Robert, AKA “Psycho” who had a passion for life both on and off the field. Robert passed away in the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in 2001.
To be eligible for this scholarship the applicant must be a full-time student, a member of the KU Rugby Team, paid the annual dues and have a current GPA of 2.5.
Book Scholarships
KU Rubgy Book Scholarships
The there will be seven, two hundred and fifty dollar ($250) academic scholarships per semester, used to buy books for student athletes who meet the academic criteria of a minimum 2.5 GPA. Jeff Reiss, Paul Presnizano, and Bill Watson ( All KU RUGBY Alum) will sponsor two of the scholarships and Dr. Gregg Jones, team coach and chiropractic physician and Dr. Joe Blasiol, D.O, team medical advisor, who has his own private practice, sponsors the other two.
To be eligible for this scholarship the applicant must be a full-time student, a member of the KU Rugby Team, paid the annual dues and have a current GPA of 2.5.
