National Scholarship Window for the 2024-25 Season Closes Oct. 31. Apply Now!

PSIA-AASI scholarships help snow pros achieve their professional goals by providing resources to offset expenses in their quest to increase their knowledge and improve their skills.

They also help veterans transition to the outdoor workplace, and small snowsports schools work with a wider range of experienced pros.

If you want to take advantage of this annual opportunity, now is the time. There is a particular need for applicants for the Adaptive Education Track Scholarship, Nancy Oakes Hall Women’s Scholarship, Small Snowsports School Scholarship, and Veteran Workforce and Education Track Scholarship.

Applications close Thursday, Oct. 31! See below for a summary of all available scholarships.

National Scholarships

Adaptive Education Track Scholarship

This scholarship program awards members and non-members with funds to pursue an adaptive certification education track.

Certification or Education Specialist Track Scholarship

This scholarship program awards members and non-members with funds to pursue a certification or specialist education track.

Nancy Oakes Hall Women’s Scholarship

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.

Small Snowsports School Scholarship

This scholarship is for PSIA-AASI Member Schools around the United States 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.

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.

What follows is insight from a few of last year’s scholarship recipients on why they applied and how they benefited from being awarded a scholarship.

“I used the scholarship to pay for my Alpine III assessment. Once I received the scholarship I started to really work toward the goal of being ready. The training and preparation made me a better skier and a better instructor/coach. I’m 63, and know I motivated other instructors to pursue training again. I did not obtain the Level III standard this time; however, I obtained much more: confidence, camaraderie, and a whole lot of knowledge.”

— Barbara Newton, Eastern Region, Certification or Specialist Education Track Scholarship

“I applied for this scholarship because women play a vital role in snowsports and deserve the opportunity to further their careers and passions through learning, mentorship, and inspiration, which this scholarship provides.”

— Kate Ambler, Intermountain Region, Nancy Oakes Hall Women’s Scholarship

“The resort that I work at has a requirement that instructors have their FS1 in order to take students onto park features. Now that I have my FS1, I’m excited that I’ll be able to take beginner students into the freestyle park and teach them basic freestyle skills.”

— Pablo Wenceslao, Northwest Region, Specialist Education Track Scholarship

“I wanted to expand my knowledge of skiing and help everyone of all abilities learn how to ski and enjoy doing it!!”

— Celia Luner, Rocky Mountain Region, Adaptive Education Track Scholarship

“It was great. I was thrilled to get back on skis. It helped me mentally, physically, and emotionally. I want to promote this to other veterans.”

— William Aronson, Western Region, Veteran Workforce & Education Track Scholarship

Caption: Certification or Specialist Education Track Scholarship Recipient Barbara Newton (white helmet) leading new hire training at Okemo, Vermont.