With only 19 schools to choose from, your chances of snagging a scholarship from a school are pretty low (source). There's a reason most college rugby players aim for private scholarships.

And since rugby is an equivalency sport, schools aren't obligated to give out full rides and instead can give out partial scholarships. Divisions I and II have a maximum of 12 scholarships to give out per team, and they can do it any way they like (source). (Division III has no NCAA scholarships. Sorry.)

Not intimidated yet? Okay, let's talk facts. If you want an NCAA scholarship, the first step is good grades. Your GPA has to pass the muster in order for you to qualify for a scholarship (source). (Ideally, it'll be a bit higher than that, though.) Once you're in college, you'll need to maintain a 2.3 GPA, too; otherwise, you risk losing your scholarship (source).

You'll also need to be seriously looking at colleges by your junior year. Scoring a scholarship means being super proactive. Check out the colleges that offer NCAA scholarships and, if you like what you see, send in a resume and some high-quality footage of your best moments (source)—in rugby, that is. Not a highlight reel of your whole life. We're all very proud of that time you saved the puppy from the flash flood, but recruiters are really only interested in your game.