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

