The Memphis Inner City Rugby (MICR) scholarship will advance educational opportunities for MICR alumni by reducing the financial gap needed to pursue advanced educational opportunities. This scholarship opportunity is a reality thanks to the hard work and sacrifice made by MICR student-athletes, coaches, staff, board of directors, and supporters- past and present.

This scholarship is open to MICR alumni and current high school seniors.

All application materials are due Sunday, July 6th, 2025, at 11:59 pm CDT.

Applicants must:

• Have participated with MICR for at least 2 seasons

• Meet one of the following criteria:

  • Have applied and plan to enroll in an accredited institution of undergraduate secondary education for the 2024 - 2025 academic year (this includes 4-year, 2-year, technical, and vocational schools)

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited institution of secondary education for the 2024 – 2025 academic year (this includes 4-year, 2-year, technical, and vocational schools)

1. Complete the online application

2. Submit three 30-second to 3-minute video-essays discussing:

   1. What is one thing rugby has taught you, and how do you use that knowledge in your life? 

   2. How will you use your chosen degree to improve your own life and also help your community? 

   3. Why do you deserve this scholarship? How will you cover this financial gap if you do not receive this scholarship?High School Seniors: Submit your Student Aid Report (SAR)

• Current College Students: Submit your Tuition Statement from the last year you attended college. This should include the amount you owed (or received) for the year.

• Submit your unofficial transcripts for the current academic institution that you attend

MICR will be awarding:

• Two - $2,000 scholarships ($1,000 per semester)

• Three to Six - $1,000 - $2,000 scholarships ($500 - $1,000 per semester)

• At least one high school student and one alumni will receive a scholarship

Awards will be based on strength of application and demonstrated financial need.

Each award is a one-time scholarship for the 2025 – 2026 academic year; however, eligible applicants are encouraged to re-apply to the scholarship every year

Scholarship checks will be sent directly to the winner’s academic institution and must be used toward tuition, room & board, fees, and/or books