Applications Open for PSIA-AASI Scholarships

Take your career to the next level with PSIA-AASI’s scholarship programs as well as the Women of Winter Scholarship.

Applications are now being accepted for PSIA-AASI’s Adaptive Education Track Scholarship, Certification or Specialist Track Scholarship, Nancy Oakes Hall Women’s Scholarship, Small Snowsports School Scholarship, and Veteran Workforce Education Scholarship as well as the Women of Winter Scholarship.

Here’s more about each of these exciting opportunities.

Adaptive Education Track Scholarship

This scholarship program awards members and non-members with funds to pursue an adaptive certification education track. These scholarships help offset expenses related to preparing for and attending an adaptive certification during the 2022-23 season. Learn more about this opportunity. Deadline: applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. MT Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.

Certification or Specialist Education Track Scholarship

This scholarship program awards members and non-members with funds to pursue a certification or specialist education track. These scholarships help offset expenses related to preparing for and attending a certification or specialist credential during the season. Note: this scholarship is limited to the first 100 applicants. Learn more about this opportunity. Deadline: applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. MT Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.

Nancy Oakes Hall Women’s Scholarship

Founded by former PSIA Alpine Team Member (1992-96) Nancy Oakes Hall, this scholarship enables women in PSIA-AASI to advance their skills and seek leadership roles in the industry. The program awards three separate scholarships each season. One scholarship covers attendance at PSIA-AASI’s National Academy; another covers attendance at the Women’s Summit; and the third helps offset expenses related to attending a PSIA-AASI education event. Learn more about this opportunity. Deadline: applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. MT Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.

Small Snowsports School Scholarships

This scholarship will provide small snowsports schools across the country, who are PSIA-AASI Member Schools, with access to educational events and education leaders, such as PSIA-AASI National Team members, who provide experiences that may be career-changing. Learn more about this opportunity. Deadline: applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. MT Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.

Veteran Workforce and Education Scholarship

In partnership with the 10th Mountain Division Foundation, this scholarship program awards active and non-active military PSIA-AASI members and non-PSIA-AASI members with an educational opportunity that supports veterans as they transition to and pursue a career pathway in the outdoor industry during the 2022-23 season. Learn more about this opportunity. Deadline: applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.

Women of Winter Scholarship Window Opens

In partnership with Women of Winter (WoW), this scholarship program awards female Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) with an inclusive education opportunity that will encourage and support women to pursue opportunities to teach skiing or snowboarding. Learn more about this opportunity. Deadline: applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. MT Monday, Oct. 31, 2022.