National Scholarships

Scholarships for the 2024-25 season are open! Apply now!

Contact Laura Armstrong with all scholarship questions including any issues with the application platform:

PSIA-AASI & Women of Winter Scholarship

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 BIPOC women to pursue opportunities to teach skiing or snowboarding.

Application deadline: September 30, 2024.

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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 season.

Application deadline: Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024.

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Nancy Oakes Hall Women’s Scholarship

Nancy Oakes Hall

Founded by former PSIA Alpine Team Member (1992-96) Nancy Oakes Hall, this scholarship enables women who are members of PSIA-AASI to advance their skills and seek leadership roles in the industry.

The program awards three separate scholarships each season with funds to:

  1. cover attendance at PSIA-AASI’s National Academy
  2. covers attendance at the Women’s Summit
  3. helps offset expenses related to attending a PSIA-AASI education event.

Application deadline: Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024.

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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.

Application deadline : Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024.

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Veteran Workforce and Education Track Scholarship

In partnership with the 10th Mountain Division Foundation, this scholarship program provides veterans and active military personnel with education opportunities that support the transition to careers in the outdoor industry. PSIA-AASI membership is not required to apply.

Application Deadline: Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024.

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Small Snowsports School Scholarships

This scholarship is for PSIA-AASI Member Schools around the U.S. with not more than 150 staff members. The award provides access to educational events and education leaders, such as PSIA-AASI National Team members, who provide experiences that may be career-changing. Small schools are training the future leaders of our industry to make the commitment to educate the public about skiing and snowboarding.

Application deadline: Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024.

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Regional Scholarships

Eastern Region

Each year, generous donations from members and sponsors to the PSIA-E Education Foundation make more than 100 scholarships available for members who wish to further their education or certification status within PSIA-AASI. Don’t miss out on this great member educational benefit! Eligible members can apply online at the PSIA-AASI Eastern Region website.

Intermountain Region

The Intermountain Region has scholarships opportunities available each year for members to take an educational clinic at no cost. Learn about Intermountain’s scholarship application process here.

Northern Intermountain Region

There are three scholarships available for Northern Intermountain members. Learn more about their application process here. 

Northwest Region

Any Northwest member in good standing for at least two continuous seasons is eligible to apply for an event registration fee or NW bookstore scholarship. Each season, applications are due on December 15. Learn more about Northwest’s scholarship application process here.

Rocky Mountain Region

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to receive scholarship funds for your next certification training. Scholarships are available for all levels of exams, prerequisite clinics, Children’s Specialist 1 and 2, Freestyle and RMT exams.

Learn more on the Rocky Mountain site.

Western Region

The Western Education Foundation provides financial support for events, programs, and projects as well as scholarships for individuals involved in snowsports instruction.

Who may apply: PSIA-AASI Western members in good standing who teach for a snowsports school. Applicants must be a member prior to applying. The Western Education Foundation does not award money for annual membership dues. Learn about Western’s scholarship application process here.