University of Tennessee Rugby Club
Awards 2004 Volunteer Scholarships

April 24- The University of Tennessee Men's Rugby Club and the UT Old Boys Alumni Association presented the 2004 Volunteer Scholarship Award at its annual Old Boy Awards Banquet on Saturday night.

The Volunteer Scholarship Award were created in 2001 as a way to support the Tennessee High School Rugby League. All area colleges and universities were invited to create scholarships and/or financial assistance for players that were moving on to college from the high school league. Each year, the UT Rugby Club Old Boys award scholarships to players that participated in the THSRL the previous year and are completing their Freshman year with UT. Recipients are selected based on their contribution to the club and commitment to excellence in rugby and in the classroom. This year, the recipient(s) will receive a scholarship in the amount of $250 that will be applied towards his Fall tuition.

This year, the UT Old Boys are pleased to award the 2004 Volunteer Scholarship to Kevin Hartley and John Paul Hampstead.

Kevin, a flanker and #8, played his high school rugby at Brentwood High School and is the third Brumbie to receive this award (Brett Jones - 2002 & Luke Woods - 2003).

John Paul, a flanker, played his high school rugby at Powell High School where his father, UT Old Boy Bobby Hampstead, serves as head coach.

For more information on these scholarships or on the rugby club at the University of Tennessee, contact Marty Bradley or visit the general scholarship page.