Each year Reading United Soccer Club awards a $500 scholarship to a graduating high school senior. The Club typically awards two (2) scholarships per year, but has awarded more in years when it was judged there were a greater number of outstanding candidates. 

These awards are presented in honor of Ati Javor and Steve Collins, two longtime coaches and contributors to RUSC and the game of soccer in Reading.

Application can be downloaded here (pdf).

The Scholarship Award Details:

1. Applicant must be a graduating HS senior in the year the award is granted.
2. Applications must be in writing. A completed and emailed PDF is preferred.
3. Application is open to anyone who participated in the RUSC program for a minimum of two years
4. The award must be used to forward the applicant’s education including college, trade or technical school,
foreign experience, or furthering their soccer or athletic progress.
5. Applicant must explain how the experience of participating in the RUSC program has had a positive impact
during the applicant’s high school years.
6. Awards of $500 each will be granted
7. Determination of the awards is made by the RUSC Executive Board or its designee and is final.

Submit application to: [email protected]

Deadline to receive applications: March 17, 2024