The University of South Carolina Men's Rugby program today announced the spring 2016 recipients of the Carolina Rugby Scholarship, awarding six student-athletes who have demonstrated excellence both on the field and in the classroom.  

Funded by the Jeffrey S. Smolka Rugby Endowed Scholarship Fund and established in 2015, the Carolina Rugby Scholarship offers the greatest financial impact of any rugby scholarship in the country. Renewable semesterly, recipients have the potential of receiving nearly $60,000 over their four year stay.

Recipients must meet a number of standards, both academic and rugby related, to be considered for the award. “The combination of academic achievement, rugby prowess, and community leadership exhibited by these men underscores the core values of this scholarship,” says Mark Morris, Head Coach of the South Carolina Men's Rugby program. "Our mission is to reward those who contribute greatly to the program’s success while attracting top talent from established programs across the nation. The Smolka Family, through their contributions and the creation of the Carolina Rugby Scholarship, has placed us in a position where we’re becoming a popular choice for accomplished rugby players. We are thankful for their commitment to the program and we look forward to achieving new heights with their support."

This spring's& recipients of the Carolina Rugby Scholarship include:

	Dana Corcoran Hometown: Charleston, SC High School: Wando High Field Position: Flanker Height/Weight: 5'7" / 180 Major: Economics & Finance Scholarships: AP Scholar / Life Scholarship / Carolina Rugby Scholarship SC Rugby: Southeastern Rugby All-Conference Team 1st XV, flanker (F'15) / Southeastern Rugby Player of the Year (F'14) / Southeastern Rugby All-Conference Team 1st XV, flanker (F'14) / Southeastern Rugby All-Tournament XVs Team, hooker (F'14) / Southeastern Rugby All-Conference Team 1st XV, flanker (S'14) / Southeastern Rugby All-Conference Team 1st XV, flanker ('13) / Southeastern Rugby All-Tournament 7's Team ('13)
	Tim Hamill Hometown: Downingtown, PA High School: Downingtown West Field Position: Fullback Height/Weight: 5'8" / 155 Major: Supply Chain Mgmt Scholarships: Carolina Rugby Scholarship SC Rugby: Southeastern Rugby All-Conference Team 1st XV, fullback (F'15) / Southeastern Rugby All-Conference Team 1st XV, fullback (F'14) / Southeastern Rugby All-Tournament XVs Team, fullback (F'14) / Southeastern Rugby All-Conference Team 1st XV, wing (S'14) / Southeastern Rugby All-Tournament 7's Team ('13) / Southeastern Rugby All-Conference Team 2nd XV, wing ('13)
	Brian Keown Hometown: Newton Square, PA High School: St. Joseph's Prep Field Position: Scrum Half Height/Weight: 5'9" / 160 Major: Exercise Science Scholarships: Carolina Rugby Scholarship SC Rugby: Southeastern Rugby All-Conference Team 1st XV, scrumhalf (F'15) / Southeastern Rugby All-Conference Team 1st XV, scrumhalf (F'14) / Southeastern Rugby All-Tournament XVs Team, scrum half (F'14) / Southeastern Rugby All-Conference Team 1st XV, scrum half (S'14) / Southeastern Rugby All-Tournament 7's Team ('13)
	Jared Magill Hometown: Downingtown, PA High School: Downingtown West Field Position: Flanker Height/Weight: 5'7" / 175 Major: Exercise Science Scholarships: Carolina Rugby Scholarship SC Rugby: N/A
	Mike Mahon Hometown: Bronx, NY High School: Fordham Prep Field Position: 8 Man Height/Weight: 6'0" / 220 Major: Electrical Engineering Scholarships: Woodrow Scholarship / Carolina Rugby Scholarship SC Rugby: Southeastern Rugby All-Conference Team 2nd XV, 8 Man (F'15) / Southeastern Rugby All-Conference Team 2nd XV, 8 Man (F'14) / Southeastern Rugby All-Tournament XVs Team, No. 8 (F'14)
	Zach Mullineaux Hometown: Downingtown, PA High School: Downingtown West Field Position: Hooker Height/Weight: 5'9" / 195 Major: Global Supply Chain Scholarships: Carolina Rugby Scholarship SC Rugby: Southeastern Rugby All-Conference Team 2nd XV, lock (F'14) / Southeastern Rugby All-Conference Team 1st XV, lock (S'14)