Thank you for your interest in obtaining a Scholarship
Applications are now being accepted for the 2012-13 season!
New this season!
Educational Materials Development Funding
We are proud to announce a funding mechanism for members with ideas for educational material development projects. We are looking for projects that are unique and innovative, and fulfill a core need of the PSIA/AASI-W membership.
Download Education Materials Application.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION SCHOLARSHIP
The Education and Certification Scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to Snowsports Professionals who are seeking to further their career by taking events in the Western Division. Scholarships are available for Alpine, Adaptive, Children’s and Nordic certification, accreditation and education events.
Who may apply: PSIA/AASI-Western members in good standing who teach for an affiliated snow sports school. Must have been a member for at least one season prior to applying. The Education and Certification Scholarship does not award money for annual membership dues in PSIA/AASI.
The deadline for applying for any of the below listed scholarships is 5pm Feb. 1, 2013. Please read and follow criteria carefully. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Scholarship Application online form
Criteria: Scholarships will be evaluated based on
- Your Commitment to the industry.
- Consistent contribution to your snowsports school
- How the scholarship will help you fulfill your personal goals, and help the Foundation in carrying out it’s vision.
The SATO SCHOLARSHIP
The Sato scholarship is open to any member of PSIA/AASI-W and can be used for PSIA/AASI-W snowboard educational and certification events. The scholarship is named in honor of Bruce Sato who was killed in a kite boarding accident in June 2006. Bruce was a long-time instructor at Mammoth and Squaw Valley and, as a member of the PSIA National Snowboard Team, a pioneer in the integration of snowboarding under the PSIA umbrella.
Who may apply: PSIA/AASI-Western members in good standing who teach for an affiliated snow sports school. Must have been a member for at least one season prior to applying.The Sato Scholarship Fund does not award money for annual membership dues in PSIA/AASI.
The deadline for applying for any of the below listed scholarships is 5pm Feb. 1, 2013. Please read and follow criteria carefully. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Scholarship Application online form
Criteria: Scholarships will be evaluated based on
- Your Commitment to the industry.
- Consistent contribution to your snowsports school
- How the scholarship will help you fulfill your personal goals, and help the Foundation in carrying out it’s vision.
SODERGREN SCHOLARSHIP
Who may apply: Current PSIA/AASI-W Level II or Level III certified instructors.
Type of event: The Sodergren Scholarship is designed to give ’career’ instructors an opportunity to attend a Multi-day clinic, such as National Academy, or the PSIA/AASI Spring Convention, or other full immersion clinic opportunities that will enhance personal and professional growth. The ideal is to reward dedicated instructors with a potentilly ‘life changing’ event.
The deadline for applying for any of the below listed scholarships is 5pm Feb. 1, 2013. Please read and follow criteria carefully. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Scholarship Application online form
Criteria: that is potentially life-changing. Scholarships will be evaluated based on
- Your Commitment to the industry.
- Consistent contribution to your snowsports school
- How the scholarship will help you fulfill your personal goals, and help the Foundation in carrying out it’s vision.
Sodergren Scholarship recipients are generally full-time instructors who have invested themselves fully in the profession of ski instruction. They display the qualities that Mike and Mim held in high regard. their passion for the the sport, but most importantly, they gave their time and available resources to anyone who was willing to come along with a sense of humor.
ADAPTIVE SCHOLARSHIPS
Our Adaptive members are welcome to apply for scholarships through the above PSIA-W Education Funds. In addition, Adaptive Scholarships are available through the Marcus Haile Foundation. This is a private Foundation, not affiliated with PSIA/AASI-W. For information and the application form, click here: MARCUS HAILE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROMOTING ADAPTIVE SKI AND SNOWBOARD
Past year’s scholarships.
Scholarships-
Gallo, Christine- Bear Mtn
Broadbelt, Ed -Heavenly
Craven, Natalie -Heavenly
Hicks, Eric -June
VanDyke, Nicholas-June
Polito, Tommy -Kirkwood
Alvarez, Guillermo-Sierra @ Tahoe
Glines, Alycia -Sierra @ Tahoe
Toste, Robert -Snow Summit
Johnson, Mark –Snow Valley
Vickers, Amy -Squaw
Rodriguez, Maria-Squaw
Dimakides, Dimitri-Sugar Bowl
Herman, Matt -Sugar Bowl
Racher, Emily -Sugar Bowl
Richert, Lindsey-Sugar Bowl
Sodergren Scholarships-$1140
Cooperman, Jack-Snow Valley
Fite, Stacey- Sugar Bowl
Kay, Emily, -Bear Valley
Weber, Anna- Northstar