PSIA-AASI is proud to announce its 2025 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.

“PSIA-AASI’s scholarship programs, both at the national and regional levels, provide members with the chance to expand their skills, polish their teaching approaches, and get certified across the full array of snowsports disciplines,” said Laura Armstrong PSIA-AASI Project Manager, Scholarships and Awards.

“Scholarships are made possible by generous donors who believe in the impact of certified instructors for elevating the snowsports experience. More than 40 people, representing every region and the national board, participated in reviewing scholarship applications for the 2024-25 season. PSIA-AASI scholarships are a powerful investment in our members, making dreams come true and providing a pathway to achieve excellence in snowsports instruction.”

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.

2025 Recipients

Taylor Syversen

Katie Ahern

Joshua Pighetti

Patrick Quinn

Rachel Stone

Duke Speer

Caitlin Harte

Kyle Wilson

Randy Salzman

Keja MacEwan

Arianna Asquini

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.

2025 Dues and Event Recipients

Matthew Rochon

Zak Ingle

John Stephenson

Thomas Baugh

Steven Massee

Tyler Howard

Alfred Bransdorfer

Zachary Paulos

William Aronson

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.

2025 Certification and Women’s Summit/National Academy Scholarship Recipients

Grace Liu

Erika Mitchell

Heather Miller

Melinda Logan

Ryan Hart

Lindsay Donahue

Emme Underwood

Aurie Durham

Tera Adams

Alicia O’Donnell

Hannah Cooperrider

Nikki Klein

Emilia Porter

Heather Augustine

Heidi Karlsson

Angela Stark

Keeley Brownback

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.

2025 Recipients

Ryan Gross

David LeHew

Maranda Stopol

Katherine Ball

Winston Wolf

Steve Peixotto

Lauren Cisneros

Monika Fleming

Robyn Worcester

Kendall You Mak

John Kelsey

Kathleen Salas

Emily Jones

Hannah Sulhoff

Jay Clifford

Erin Arifin

Many Wu

Nathan Gillette

Justin Whalen

Grant Branam

Emily Donovan

Elizabeth Cole

Jeff Thompson

Brett Smitth

Emma Gorsuch

Joel Adams

Caroline Wise

George Abrianah

Kate Mansur

Callum Whittlef

Connor Juzefyk

Maxwell Sleeper

Christian Beach

Zali Hankinson

Lucas Pernsteiner

Paul Nicholls

Kevin Savino-Riker

Landon Figg

Dana Wyckoff

Chris Burton

Jennifer Mougeotte

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.

2025 Recipients

Montage Mountain Ski & Snowboard School

Magic Mountain Ski Resort

Terry Peak Ski School

Montana Snowbowl Snowsports

Red River Ski and Snowboard School

Common Ground Outdoor Adventures

Holiday Mountain Snowsports School

Hoodoo Ski & Ride School

Lookout Pass Ski Area Snow Sports School

Powderhorn Mountain Resort

Antelope Butte

Snow Creek Ski & Ride School

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