National Scholarships
Professional development access and affordability are crucial for our members to build careers in snowsports education. PSIA-AASI scholarships directly support our 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. In 2024, PSIA-AASI awarded 149 scholarships totaling $64,000.
Applications for 2024-25 season scholarships have closed. Please stay tuned for recipient announcements. Contact Laura Armstrong with all scholarship questions.
PSIA-AASI & Women of Winter Scholarship
In partnership with Women of Winter (WoW), this scholarship program awards female Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) with an inclusive education opportunity that will encourage and support BIPOC women to pursue opportunities to teach skiing or snowboarding.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Small Snowsports School Scholarship
This scholarship is for PSIA-AASI Member Schools around the U.S. 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.
Regional Scholarships
Regions offer local scholarships to help members access certification and continuing education and reduced or no costs. Click the region your membership is associated with to learn more about options and how to apply.
make a gift
The PSIA-AASI National Education Foundation provides education resources and training for professional ski and snowboard instructors to enhance their personal growth, further their instruction career paths, and improve other people’s experiences on the mountain. Your tax-deductible gift helps create lifelong adventures through education.
To donate to a specific region’s foundation, click one above to learn more.