During her lifetime, Nikki Redekop was inspiration to all who knew her because of her strength and determination both on and off the volleyball court. She loved life and lived by the motto “Life is a highway, I want to ride it all night long”. This scholarship is in memory of Nikki and her vibrant spirit that was epitomized in her life. Nikki played on the University of Winnipeg Wesmen Women’s Volleyball Team for two years and on a Senior Women’s Team prior to her passing.
The Nikki Redekop Volleyball Scholarships ($500) is available to graduating high school students pursuing academics and volleyball excellence at post-secondary levels. This years scholarship will be announced at the end of May.
Application Process & Scholarship Criteria:
- Applications for 2020 will be accepted until May 15, 2020 and application forms can be found on this page.
- Must be a Manitoba Resident
- Preference given to Volleyball Manitoba Provincial Team participants
- Applications must include the following information:
- Name of applicant
- School and club team involvement along with position played, team and individual accomplishments
- Coaches names and contact
- Post-secondary volleyball and academic plans
Volleyball Manitoba is grateful to the Redekop family for their support and wish to thank them for allowing us to name this scholarship the Nikki Redekop Volleyball Scholarship.
