Jack Willis, 15, will train with other youngsters on the scholarship programme, which aims to provide local players with the opportunity to progress into the Newcastle Falcons 1st XV team and England squads.
Currently playing for Billingham RUFC, Jack has also been picked for the second time to play for the under 16’s Durham County rugby team.
When Jack is not at the school on Grange Road, Darlington, he has his head firmly in a scrum and trains with the team 4 times a week.
Jack said: “I have been playing the sport since I was 12 years old and I just love the game. My ambition is to play for England and I am determined to reach this standard.”
Marie Green, Polam Hall’s Headteacher said: “We are very proud of Jack’s achievements and encourage all our pupils in their out of school activities. It is a delight to celebrate rugby success at Polam Hall.
“The School has a significant number of pupils who compete in high level sport and other activities outside school. Jack has done exceptionally well and we will continue to support him in any way to achieve his goals.”