Coach nominations are now open for the annual Kamil Patel Memorial Scholarship.
A scholarship of $2,000 (maximum value) will be presented to a high school senior who plans to become a full-time college student and participate in rugby.
Show your appreciation for that athlete you are counting on to make your season.
Nominations will only be accepted from Rugby NY coaches. Scholarship winner will be chosen by NYS Rugby evaluators.
See links below for Nomination Instructions and for a full description of the scholarship
Past Winners
2018: Jason Messing (Grand Island Rugby) nominated by Dan Hagar
2019: Marcello Massone (Dwight School) nominated by Heidi Rubenstein-Brethel
2020: Omar Al-Jendari (Fairport Youth Rugby Club) nominated by Joe Kirsch
2022: Greyson Fesko (Silverbacks Rugby) nominated by Patrick Scully
2023: Mia Popp (Orchard Park Girls) nominated by Lisa Henrich
2024: Maxwell Ilkiwskyj (Hamburg Rugby) nominated by Rob Beck
2024: Anneliese Henrich (Orchard Park Girls Rugby) nominated by Lisa Henrich
2025: Nico Rood (McQuaid High School) nominated by Mike Hodgins
2025: Robert Felix (Fayettville HS / Central NY Rugby) nominated by Patrick Scully
