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.
Deadlines:
- Individual application materials must be received by November 15th to qualify for first consideration.
- Please note that if you received an Individual Scholarship for the 2023-24 season you are not eligible to receive a scholarship for the 2024-25 season.
- Scholarships are for NRM sanctioned events only
- School Grant application materials must be received by December 1st.
- Applications submitted after November 15 (Dec. 1 for School Grants) and before February 15th will be considered pending available funding.
The PSIA-AASI NRM Educational Foundation (NRM EF) was established in 1991 to serve the membership of NRM by providing financial assistance to those who seek to further their professional and personal goals to become more accomplished and effective Snowsports instructors by attending education events and attaining advanced levels of certification.
The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization in good standing. 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/grants to members and schools wishing to further their knowledge in alpine, adaptive, children’s, snowboard, freestyle, cross country and telemark education. Awards are made to NRM members and schools in good standing who show a willingness to partner with PSIA-AASI NRM to “create lifelong adventures in education” for our members and guests and assist our members in developing professionally and personally while creating positive, fun, learning experiences.
Scholarships/grants are funded through the generous donations of the sponsors listed above as well as individuals and members of PSIA-AASI. One of our fundraising events is the Fall Festival Silent Auction. To make a donation to the EF scholarship/grant fund or to donate goods or services to the silent auction, please contact the NRM Region office via this form or email.
- Complete the individual scholarship application form.
- Have your Snowsports School Director submit the recommendation letter.
The NRM region office will notify applicants of the EF Committee’s 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.
