Naya Tapper Scholarship

Donate to the Naya Tapper Scholarship

USA Eagle, Olympic Bronze medal winner and leading women’s all-time try scorer Naya Tapper and San Diego’s OMBAC Wallabies Youth Rugby Club are honored to announce a scholarship program to offer needs-based scholarships to returning players to the 2026 season!

Tapper’s idea for a season scholarship was inspired by a February 2022 visit to an OMBAC Wallabies practice. (Video below)

Tapper says, “I was invited to a practice by OMBAC, and I had such an amazing and inspiring time. They had kids from age 5 up to age 16 playing rugby and it embodied what I dream of for the sport of rugby in the US. That day reassured me of what rugby could look like in the US and the importance of getting a rugby ball in a child's hands ASAP. I can only imagine the player I'd be if I had an organization like OMBAC to participate in.”

KEY DATES

Nov 1st - Applications Open
Dec 12th - Applications Close
Dec 16th - Recipient Contacted by Naya
Dec 23rd - Recipient Announced

Scholarship recipients will be handpicked by Naya herself and will cover the costs of club dues for the season*, as well as the potential for financial assistance with equipment.

Thank you, Naya. 

*Recipient is responsible for USA Rugby and SoCal Rugby Fees

Download 2026 Application Form

MAKE A DONATION

    • Thank-you email from Naya Tapper

    • OMBAC Ig shoutout

    • OMBAC T-shirt ption text goes here

    • Personalized thank-you letter from Naya Tapper

    • Recognition on the scholarship website (donor wall)

    • Exclusive OMBAC Kit

  • Descrip • All benefits of Champion of Change, plus:

    • Shoutout on social media (Instagram/Facebook/LinkedIn)

    • Nayaonfiya Sweatshirt

    • Invitation to a virtual donor appreciation event with Naya Tapper (Q&A format)

  • All benefits of Game Changer, plus:

    • Hand-signed thank-you card from Naya Tapper

    • Name or business logo featured in event programs and promotions

    • Optional spotlight interview shared via email newsletter or social media

  • All benefits of Legacy Leader, plus:

    • Invitation to a private meet-and-greet with Naya Tapper (virtual)

    • USA Rugby ball signed by Naya Tapper

    • OMBAC personal thank you video from a recipient

    • Recognition as a “Founding Donor” on all major scholarship materials

Take advantage of these exclusive packages when you donate to the 2026 Naya Tapper Scholarship Fund

OMBAC Wallabies Youth Rugby is a 501c3 nonprofit corporation operating under Federal ID # 82-1095956. All donations and sponsorships made prior to December 31st will be eligible for your 2025 tax year deductions. Donations and contributions made to our group by individuals or organizations are exempt from U.S. Federal and State Tax in accordance with the Foundation's status as a 501(c)3 organization.

If you would like to donate to the Naya Tapper Scholarship Fund by check, checks should be made payable to "OMBAC Wallabies Youth Rugby" and may be sent to:

OMBAC Wallabies Youth Rugby c/o Jamie Latty, POBox 600892, San Diego, CA92160-0892

Naya visits OMBAC Wallabies