Scholarship Application

Applications are due by 5 pm Feb 1st.

Applications must be complete, including recommendation letters, to be considered. Please read the criteria carefully. The Scholarship Committee will consider awards to qualified applicants for educational, accreditation, and certification events. Awards may be retroactive for an event attended earlier in the current season.

Application Requirements:

Applications are for “Active” Western members in good standing who are currently employed in a Western Region Snowsports School
Active members in good standing are current in dues and continuing education credits
To be considered employed by a Western Region Snowsports School, an applicants resort employer must be a recognized member school of the Western Region. Applicants may work for schools outside of the Western Region, as long as their primary school of employment is located within the Region. Primary is defined by the majority of teaching hours being in and for Western Region schools.
Only one scholarship application for one event, per member, per season
Applications for Western Region Events only and are not transferrable to another Region, except for Sodergren Fund applications for National and International (Interski) events. (see requirements)
Letters of Recommendation must be dated and no older than one year
Scholarships are for event fees only except for some Sodergren Fund Scholarships
Members, family and partners of the Scholarship Committee, Education Foundation and Western Board of Directors are not eligible to receive regional scholarships

To apply, submit the online application and attach (upload) the following supporting materials in a PDF:

- A letter of recommendation from a person who understands your commitment and contribution to the snowsports education lifestyle. This can be someone in the industry or outside that has the expertise or experience to evaluate your character, skills, and motivations. You may use the Letter of Recommendation Form or a standard letter format.
- A current resume focused on your snowsports industry experience.

Applicants who are awarded a scholarship will be requested to submit a statement to the Education Foundation following their event describing the value of the experience, the value of the scholarship, and how it has made or will make them better instructors. The statement may be published in PSIA-AASI emails to the membership or in the regional newsletter.

Scholarships may be awarded to cover the fee, partially or fully, for an event. General Education and Adaptive Scholarship funds are not awarded to cover travel or other expenses related to the event. Sodergren Scholarships may include additional funds for event travel, lodging, and other related expenses if it is part of the package from the organization holding the event. Please review Sodergren Fund scholarship requirements.

Please be aware that the number of applications often exceeds the available funding, so not all applicants will be awarded a scholarship. Priority will be given to scholarship applicants who have not received a scholarship in the past. Scholarship amounts vary in amount in order to serve the requests of more applicants.

Thank you for your interest in continuing your snowsports education.

Scholarship/Grant Application(2)

Applicant Information
Name*
First Last
Email:*
Address:*
Street Address City State ZIP Code
Phone:
Scholarship Information:
What Type of Scholarship are you applying for*
- General Education Scholarship
- Sodergren Scholarship
- Adaptive Scholarship
How will you be utilizing the scholarship funds if awarded?*
- To pay for an upcoming event
- As reimbursement for an event I've already attended
What event do you intend to apply the scholarship funds towards?*
*Please be as descriptive as possible (ie: Alpine Level 2 Teach @ Mammoth, 3/17/20 - 3/18/20)
What event did you previously attend that you would like reimbursement for?*
*Please be as descriptive as possible (ie: National Fall Conference @ Breckenridge, 10/30/19 - 11/2/19)
Have you ever previously applied for a scholarship from PSIA-AASI Western Region Education Foundation?*
Were you awarded a scholarship?*
When?*
Why are you applying and what would it mean to you to be awarded this scholarship?*
Corresponding Document Uploads
As noted above, please include your cover letter, photo, recommendation letter and resume (optional) with your completed application. Application forms received without the corresponding documents will not be considered.
Recommendation Letter*
Resume: Specific to snowsports industry background and experience.*
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, doc, xls.
Other Support Document
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, doc, xls.
Consent*
Please indicate whether you will allow or prefer to not allow the Western Education Foundation to use your statement and photo for outreach efforts.
- Allow
- Do Not Allow
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
In applying for this PSIA-AASI W Education Foundation scholarship, I also acknowledge skiing/snowboarding is a hazardous activity and I hereby release PSIA-AASI Western Region, PSIA-AASI W Education Foundation, its agents, employees, and its Scholarship Committee from all liability for any injuries arising during or in connection with my attendance at funded events.
Signature:

Scholarship/Grant Application(2)

Applicant Information

Scholarship Information:

Corresponding Document Uploads

RELEASE OF LIABILITY

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