The Grindstone Scholarship

The Grindstone Scholarship was formed in 2007 as a way to recognize and reward those players that are dedicated to their education and the rugby club. The award is provided each year to club members with a commitment to UT Rugby and strong work ethic.  The overall intent of the award is to lessen the financial burden for the student athlete that may be working or borrowing to assist in the funding of their education.

This award was created and funded by Scott Williams, a UT alumnus and parent of a former UT player. Scott is a 1971 graduate of the University of Tennessee and a 1974 graduate of the UT Law School. His son, Russell Williams, played rugby at UT from 2001 until 2003 and graduated from UT in 2004.