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SFU Volleyball Endowments
Recipients of financial aid through these endowments are determined by the University. Athletes should demonstrate high standards of leadership and athletic performance.
To apply for scholarships and bursaries at SFU visit here.

Contact: Sophia Janmohamed- Director, Development - Athletics & Recreation
Email: sofia_janmohamed@sfu.ca | Phone: (778) 782-7686
 
  
Julia Tays
 WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL ENDOWMENT
Est. 1985

This endowment was established by many former volleyball players at SFU, who passionately believe in the value and benefits of the sport. These individuals wanted to establish a legacy for future student-athletes, providing them with the opportunity to pursue the sport at the university level.





 
 
Gina Schmidt
SCHMIDT FAMILY ENDOWMENT
Est. 2018

This endowment was established through a generous gift from the Schmidt family to financially support student-athletes in the volleyball program. Gina Schmidt is the head coach of the women's volleyball program and led the team to the NCAA West Regional championship for the first time in 2016 with a 21-8 (.724) record.  
outstanding alumni awards 2017. Jennifer Gardy as master of ceremonies. Gary Cristall: co-founder of the Vancouver Folk Music Festival and longstanding arts advocate and cultural programmer;Nathan Nunn: Harvard University professor and one of the International Monetary Fund's "25 economists under 45" shaping how we think about the global economy;Frode Strand-Nielsen: leader in responsible and ethical investments; founder of one of the fastest growing private equity firms in Europe; andMinister Yohana Yembise: eminent professor and first Papuan woman to obtain a seat in the Indonesian government as Minister for Women Empowerment and Child Protection.
 ANDREW PETTER & MAUREEN MALONEY VARSITY WOMEN EXCELLENCE AWARD
Est. 2020

Frode Strand-Nielsen (pictured) believes in the transformative power of SFU. As founder and manager of a top Northern European private equity firm who first honed his leadership skills as an international student-athlete, Frode's success is living proof. The former men's soccer captain is empowering female student-athletes and inspiring global perspectives with a $1 million gift to his alma mater. Frode's generous gift has established endowments to support varsity female athletes and invigorate the women's soccer program. He hopes this endowment will foster excellence and leadership in women's athletics at SFU. Frode led the men's soccer team in scoring in 1978 and the team to an SFU 20-win record which still stands. He previously established SFU's first $1 million athletic scholarship endowment in support of men's soccer.