Preston Worth Rugby Scholarship
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.
In Partnership With:
All of the funds raised for this scholarship come directly from the budget of the WRA and its supporters.
Scholarship Overview
Three $1,000 scholarships for three students per quarter for three quarters.
Who is Eligible
Students from Washington or Oregon who have been accepted to Western Washington University and are committed to WWU Men’s Rugby Program.
The Process
Student athletes must submit a letter of application to theWestern Rugby Alumni (WRA).
Timeline
Scholarship applications must be completed in the Spring prior to Fall enrollment.
