Scholarships
Paul Roth Memorial Rugby Scholarship
Scholarship Background
The Arkansas Rugby Foundation, UARK Alumni, former teammates and friends have established a $1,000 scholarship to honor Razorback Rugby Alumni Paul Roth, who passed away in 2022. Some of Paul’s happiest years were spent playing rugby in Fayetteville in the late 1980s and early 1990s, an activity that netted Paul a core group of lifelong and devoted friends. Even after his retirement from playing the game, Paul stayed involved in the local rugby scene over the years, attending the current team’s home matches, both the University and the older non-collegiate club side. One could always hear him loudly cheering on the sideline of the local home rugby matches. UARK Rugby Alumni reunions were happily anticipated events to Paul, and he served on the Planning Committee for several of these alumni weekends over the years. In this way, Paul became acquainted with a whole other generation of young University of Arkansas Razorback Rugby players. Several of the past men and women players were with Paul through the end, and many more streamed through the hospital room or called from all over the world to speak into Paul’s ear in his final days. Paul could hear his mates calling out, “With you!” until the very end. Paul’s friends knew him to be approachable by all, and he was friends with a wonderfully diverse group of great folks. A conversationalist who always enjoyed a robust discussion on just about any topic, but he specialized in anything about the Razorbacks and good food. Cheers to Paul!
Who is Eligible?
The Paul Roth Memorial Rugby Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors or college transfers who have committed to play rugby at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, or current University of Arkansas in Fayetteville undergraduate students on the rugby team. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. The applicant’s character, recommendations, community work, school extracurricular activity, and rugby commitment will also be considered in the selection process. This scholarship is given to a different student athlete every academic year. Previous recipients of the scholarship are not eligible for a second award.
How to Apply?
Please click the link below to submit an application. You will need to provide the following information:
- Complete the Application Form
- Most Recent Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation
Donate to Paul Roth Memorial Rugby Scholarship Fund
You can donate to the Paul Roth Memorial Scholarship Fund to continue to honor Paul’s legacy and support the University of Arkansas Rugby Teams by navigating to the below link. This link will allow you to make a one-time donation, or set up a recurring donation. The Arkansas Rugby Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. EIN: 92-3526033
You may also donate by check. Please address the check to “Arkansas Rugby Foundation” and in the Memo write “Paul Roth Scholarship”. Checks may be mailed to:
Arkansas Rugby Foundation
1301 Pinot Ave
Centerton, AR 72719