Media Releases
June 30, 2006
Manitoba Foundation for Sports Announces $15,000 in Scholarships
20 student athletes in Manitoba continuing with post-secondary studies in 2006/07 have been awarded Manitoba Foundation for Sports Scholarships totaling $15,000.
10 student athletes entering the first year of university will receive $500 scholarships. Another 10 student athletes entering the second or subsequent year of a post secondary program will receive $1,000 scholarships.
The program's emphasis is placed on athletes who have competed at the provincial level or higher in the previous year and who have maintained a high level of academic standing. Applicants must also demonstrate a commitment to amateur sport through their involvement in coaching, officiating and volunteer activities. Preference is given to students continuing their post secondary studies in Manitoba.
The Manitoba Foundation for Sports Scholarship Program, which is administered by Sport Manitoba, supports young athletes who participate in amateur sport while pursuing a post secondary education on a full time basis.The Program was established in 1992 and the Foundation has since awarded 857 scholarships totaling $665,917.
A list of this year's scholarship recipients follows:
$1,000 Scholarships
Erica Holmes, Brandon (University of Manitoba – Hockey/Softball)
Willie Bell, Lockport (University of Manitoba – Swimming/Triathlon)
Kerri Earl, Winnipeg (University of Manitoba – Athletics)
Caley Miskimmin, Winnipeg (University of Manitoba – Ringette/Soccer/Athletics)
Alan Ahow, Winnipeg (University of Winnipeg – Volleyball)
Jon Kasdorf, Winnipeg (University of Winnipeg – Volleyball)
Dana Baker, Winnipeg (College Universitaire de Saint-Boniface – Soccer/Athletics)
Patti Parker, Winnipeg (Providence College – Volleyball/Basketball)
Erin Nieuwenburg, Winnipeg (University of Manitoba – Volleyball)
Matthew Opalko, Winnipeg (University of Winnipeg – Basketball)
$500 Scholarships
Deondra Twerdon, Winnipeg (Fort Richmond Collegiate – Basketball, Athletics)
Matthew Livingston, Winnipeg (Mennonite Brethren Collegiate – Volleyball/Basketball)
Becky Young, Souris (Souris High School – Volleyball)
Ashley Voth, Winnipeg (St. Mary’s Academy – Volleyball)
Kayla Krentz, Steinbach (Steinbach Regional Secondary School – Ringette)
Stefan Bouw, Dugald (Mennonite Brethren Collegiate – Volleyball/Basketball)
Heather Carson, Winnipeg (Grant Park High School – Water Polo)
Benjamin Fultz, Winnipeg (Vincent Massey Collegiate – Badminton)
Jesse Skelton, St. Francis Xavier (Silver Heights Collegiate – Golf)
Nathan Labbe. McCreary (McCreary High School – Athletics)
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For more information, contact:
Barry Moroz
Sport Manitoba Communications
925-5903
