The MHSAA has announced details on an upcoming basketball based scholarship targeted to for AAA Male basketball players currently in grade 12. The Garett Lee Sidor Memorial Scholarship, managed by the Winnipeg Foundation, invites applications for consideration by the April 6 deadline. For full details...
Garett Lee Sidor Memorial Scholarship Fund
Garett Lee Sidor, a student at Windsor Park Collegiate was an outstanding young student athlete. His life tragically ended on May 13, 2007. Garett participated in many sports, including hockey, volleyball and basketball. He was selected as an All-Star in the 2007 Provincial “AAA” Basketball Championships which his Windsor Park Royals captured. He was also named to the All Manitoba Team.
Garett’s friends and Family have set a scholarship to be awarded to a “AAA” high school basketball player who displays sportsmanship, leadership and outstanding ability. A scholarship in the amount of $500.00 will be awarded annually.
Nominations will be taken by the Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association and scholarship funds will be administered through the Garett Lee Sidor Scholarship Fund at the Winnipeg Foundation. Contributions to this fund may be made by contacting the Winnipeg Foundation.
CRITERIA
- “AAA” Basketball male player displaying strong leadership and team play
- Strong scholastic standing – minimum 80% average (please include an official transcript)
- Respected by teammates and coaches
- Proceeding to a post secondary education
- Hard working, diligent approach to the game
Funds will be directed to the educational institute to be applied to tuition or residency.
Nomination Form
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2009-2010 Award Winner
Jacob Miller of Westgate Mennonite Collegiate
2008-09 Award winner
2009 Kevin Oman University of Winnipeg Collegiate
2007-2008 Recipient:
Sterling Nostedt of Neelin High School