2025-26 PSIA-AASI Scholarship Recipients Announced

PSIA-AASI is proud to announce its 2025-26 season scholarship recipients. Professional development access and affordability are a crucial part of helping our members build careers in snowsports education. PSIA-AASI scholarships directly support members with funding for certifications, credentials, educational events, and memberships.

Each scholarship enables members to advance their ski and snowboarding education and training while furthering their professional and personal goals.

Congratulations to this year’s deserving members. Find out more about how you can support and benefit from this great annual education program.

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.

2026 Recipients

Annabelle Recierdo

Matthew Pearl

Sasha Taylor

Diane Ducy

Shawn Brennan

Carmela Olmo

Theresa A Brayman

Stephanie Blair

Mark J Carvlin

Keri Ostergaard Welch

Veteran Workforce and Education Track Scholarship

In partnership with the 10th Mountain Division Foundation, this scholarship program provides veterans and active military personnel with educational opportunities that support their transition to careers in the outdoor industry.

2026 Recipients

Olivia Morrell

Anthony (Tony) Drees

Tyler Howard

Zak Ingle

Anthony Bonanno

Evan Ruzanski

Ronny Estenoz

Kevin Kortuem

Tim Trottier

Michael Young

Miles Hinksmon

Nicholas James Anderson

John Fritz

Reagan Beard

Pete Wood

Jake Slocum

Steven Massee

William Robert Aronson

Christopher Gillespie

Alexander Belmont

Albert Ouellette

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.

2026 Certification and Women’s Summit/National Academy Scholarship Recipients

Alison Pasino

Deann Miller

Claire Thomforde-Garner

Sarah Tilley

Emily Kay

Jo Dee Yeoh

Erika Meier

Jessica Anthony

Bonnie Kolber

Stephanie Zimmers

Hannah Davis

Jamie Cohen

Erin M Otto

Taylor Riner

Arianna Asquini

Women of Winter Scholarship

Women of Winter, the National Brotherhood of Snowsports (NBS), and PSIA-AASI partnered to offer scholarships to their membership to obtain an Alpine or Snowboard Level I Certification.

2026 Recipients to be announced soon!

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.

2026 Recipients

David Bell

Kyle Wilson

Casey Ober

Stephanie Blair

Lillian Gruman

Jean Olson

Lindsay Donahue

Jorja Levario

Maxwell Sleeper

Hareesh Gottipati

National Academy (Alpine) + Rider Rally Event Scholarships

This scholarship welcomes six members to attend National Academy Alpine or Rider Rally on us! This new scholarship provides free registration to three alpine skiers and three snowboarders for the April 2026 event. Must be current members with at least a relevant Level I certification.

2026 Recipients

NATIONAL ACADEMY

Paul Heard

Philip Schwartz

Alecia (Ali) Pike

RIDER RALLY

Chez Dickson

Tyrus Fisher

Alexandra Gonzalez

FALKE x PSIA-AASI Education Scholarship

This scholarship with FALKE and PSIA-AASI want to empower emerging snowsports educators by providing high-performance gear and financial support that enhances their professional development, fosters community leadership, and elevates the standard of instruction across the country. This scholoarship celebrates the intersection of technical excellence, wellness, and movement—core values shared by FALKE and PSIA-AASI.

2026 Recipients to be announced soon!

Small Snowsports School Scholarship

This scholarship is for PSIA-AASI Member Schools around the U.S. with less 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.

2026 Recipients

Sky Tavern

Tahoe Donner Cross Country

Montana Snowbowl

Challenge Aspen

Courage Kenny Ski and Snowboard

Blacktail Mountain Snow Sports

YMCA of Rockies Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center

Terry Peak Snowsports School

Sunlight Mountain Ski & Ride School

Berkshire East Mountain Resort

Mt Shasta Skipark Ski & Ride School

Red Lodge Mountain

Hoodoo Ski Area

Grand Targhee Resort, Mountain Sports School

Alyeska Resort Mountain Sports School

Edelweiss Lodge and Resort

Solitude Snowsports Academy

Cherry Peak Snowsports

Wintergreen Resort Snowsports School

Villa Olivia – Bartlett Park District

Lookout Pass Snow Sports School

Antelope Butte Snowsports School

Devil’s Head Resort Ski & Ride School

Boise Adaptive Snowsport Education-BASE

Granby Ranch Ski and Ride School

Saddleback Ski and Ride School

Lost Trail Snow Sports School

Brighton Resort

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