PSIA-AASI is now accepting applications for 2025-26 winter season scholarships! Our vision is for members to receive innovative, inspirational, and accessible professional development to enhance their careers and leadership potential in the snowsports industry. Scholarships offered via the PSIA-AASI Education Foundation are a key component of that, with 149 awarded last season totaling $64,000.
If you are ready to take the next step this winter in your professional snowsports journey, don’t miss an opportunity to get extra support. Explore the options below and apply by November 1, 2025.
If you don’t need financial assistance but would like to support your fellow snowsports instructors, we invite you to make a donation to the Education Foundation. Thank you!
Adaptive Education Track Scholarship
For members and non-members to pursue an adaptive certification education track. Learn more + apply now.
Certification or Education Specialist Track Scholarship
For members and non-members to pursue a certification or specialist education track. Learn more + apply now.
Nancy Oakes Hall Women’s Scholarship
Founded by former PSIA Alpine Team member Nancy Oakes Hall, this scholarship enables women who are members of PSIA-AASI to advance their skills and seek leadership roles in the industry. Learn more + apply now.
Small Snowsports School Scholarship
This scholarship is for PSIA-AASI Member Schools with not more than 150 staff members. Get access to educational events and education leaders, such as PSIA-AASI National Team members, who provide experiences to your team that could be career-changing. Learn more + apply now.
Veteran Workforce and Education Track Scholarship
In partnership with the 10th Mountain Division Foundation, this scholarship provides veterans and active military personnel with education opportunities that support the transition to careers in the outdoor industry. For members and non-members. Learn more + apply now.
Women of Winter
(Opens in mid-fall, dates TBA). Women of Winter, Inc. in partnership with PSIA-AASI, will continue to offer its scholarships for PSIA-AASI Alpine and Snowboard Level I Certifications for the 2025/2026 Season. In addition, Women of Winter and the National Brotherhood of Snowsports will once again offer its members scholarships. This partnership allows for all three organizations the opportunity to continue to expose, educate, support and advance our missions of inclusion in the Snowsports industry. Thirty-two scholarships will be awarded for the 2026 season – 16 scholarships for Women of Winter and 16 for NBS Members – in conjunction with PSIA-AASI. Learn more.
Regional Scholarships
Wherever you are in the country, your home PSIA-AASI region offers a scholarship opportunity via its Education Foundation. Launch dates and deadlines are unique to each region, so keep an eye on yours for additional opportunities. Note that some regions have rolling (continuously open) application processes.