Ski/Snowboard Instructor Certification Scholarships

Ski/Snowboard Instructor Certification Scholarships

Funder: 10th Mountain Division Foundation (CO, US)

Award Coverage: Certification program and evaluation costs, including:

Prep clinic and exam fees

Education resource materials (may be included)

Full year of membership dues to PSIA-AASI or NSP

Travel expenses (may be included)

Focus: Supporting veterans as they transition to and pursue careers in the outdoor industry (ski and snowboard instruction)

Eligibility

• Active and non-active military members
• PSIA-AASI members
• Non-PSIA-AASI members
• Veterans transitioning to outdoor industry careers

Geographic Scope

• United States

Partner Organizations

• PSIA (Professional Ski Instructors of America) and AASI (American Association of Snowboard Instructors)
• NSP (National Association of Snowsports Professionals)
• The Snow Pros

Program Management

• Outdoor Experience Team Leads: Paul Vertrees, Rich Piltingsrud
• Team Members: Jim Redmore, Nancy Kramer

Background

The Foundation supports PSIA/AASI's e-learning programs and provides funding for veterans to obtain ski and snowboard instructor certifications. The Foundation provides a library of e-learning programs (free) for anyone including soldiers and their families interested in becoming instructors.