Scholarship deadlines, forms and supporting information are detailed below. If you have any questions, please contact NRM region office using this contact form or email us directly or call us at 406-581-6139.
- Individual Scholarships: Apply by November 15 for first consideration.
- School Grants: Apply by December 1.
- Late applications: Applications received before February 15 may be considered if funding is available.
- If you received an Individual Scholarship for the 2024–25 season, you are not eligible to receive one for the 2025–26 season.
- Scholarships may be used for NRM-sanctioned events only
The PSIA-AASI NRM Educational Foundation (NRM EF) was established in 1991 to serve the membership of NRM by providing financial support to attend NRM-sanctioned education events, pursue advanced certification, and grow as a snow sports instructor.
The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization in good standing. The NRM EF is governed by the Education Foundation Committee under the supervision of the PSIA-AASI NRM Board of Directors.
Every year, NRM EF awards scholarships and grants to eligible members and schools pursuing education in alpine, adaptive, children’s, snowboard, freestyle, cross country, and telemark disciplines. Funding supports NRM members and schools in good standing that help advance PSIA-AASI NRM’s mission to “create lifelong adventures in education.”
Want to support scholarships? These awards are funded by generous donations from individuals and PSIA-AASI members, including proceeds from the Fall Festival Silent Auction. To contribute to the scholarship/grant fund or donate goods or services for the auction, use the contact form or email the NRM Region office.
Individual Scholarships are for NRM members in good standing who plan to attend NRM-sanctioned events.
How to Apply
- Complete the application using this form.
- Request a director recommendation through the Director Recommendation form. Your director may submit it before or after your application; we will match it by name.
- Register for the event indicated in your application, including payment
Your application is completed when both the application and director’s recommendation are received by the deadline.
- Submit application materials by November 15 for first consideration.
- Applications received after November 15 and before February 15 may be considered if funding remains available.
- If you received an Individual Scholarship last season, you are not eligible for the following season.
- Please make sure your Snowsports School Director submits a recommendation on your behalf.
After You receive a scholarship
If you receive a scholarship, your check will be mailed to the address on your application after you complete these steps:
- Attend the event. Please register in advance.
- Share your experience. Submit a brief article or letter describing what you learned and how you plan to use it in your professional and personal goals as an instructor. Our donors enjoy hearing from those who benefit from their generosity. Photos and videos from the event are also appreciated.
Send all requested materials to the NRM Region office. Applicants will be notified after the EF Committee makes its decision.
- Provide a written statement about your school, goals for your program and how you intend to use the event to help your staff develop professionally and personally. Any additional information you feel is relevant for consideration of the grant request should be submitted.
- Complete the NRM school grant application form.
The NRM region office will notify applicants of the EF Committee’s decision.
Once a grant has been awarded, these are the recipient’s responsibilities:
For Individual Member Scholarships
If awarded a scholarship, a reimbursement check will be mailed to the address provided on the application upon completion of the following:
- Participation in the event.
- Submission of an article/letter/photographs/videos sharing the experience and how it will be applied to your professional and personal goals.
For School Grants
If awarded a grant, the funds will be transferred to a school invoice upon completion of the following items. Any remaining balance will be billed to the school.
- Upon completion of the event, submission of:
- an event roster
- a report from education staff member who led the event.
- Submission of a report detailing how the event will:
- assist your school’s in reaching its goals
- how the event will aid those attending in achieving their professional and personal goals in snowsports instruction.
- Submission of photos and videos from the event
Please submit all requested material to the NRM Region office.
