The APSI have a number of scholarships available to APSI members and also local community groups. The scholarship programs are initiatives to encourage attendance in Professional Development courses and support our snowsports community.

Please find information on the various scholarship opportunities below.

 

SODERGREN SCHOLARSHIP

ADVANCING WOMEN IN SNOWSPORTS SCHOLARSHIP

INTERSCHOOLS SCHOLARSHIP

 

AWS SCHOLARSHIP

The AWS Scholarship for women is designed to support and encourage women to pursue advanced levels of certification in the snowsports industry. This scholarship will provide financial assistance to deserving women who have demonstrated leadership qualities and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the industry. By supporting women to advance in their careers, the AWS Scholarship for women will help to build a more diverse and inclusive snowsports community.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

Full Exam Scholarships

• Up to one first attendance (full) exam scholarship at Level 4
• Up to one first attendance (full) exam scholarship at Level 3

Resit Scholarships

• Up to two resit scholarships at Level 4
• Up to two resit scholarships at Level 3

(‘Resit’ scholarships apply to all remaining resit components.)

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a current financial member
• Be currently working as an instructor in an Australian Snowsports School.
• Must be eligible to participate in the level 3 or level 4 exams in the discipline of application.
• Demonstrate attributes of a role model within the APSI and snowsports industry.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ASSESSED ON THE FOLLOWING

The selection committee (AWS Chairperson, General Manager and a Member of the Board) will review the applications and select the scholarship recipients based on the following criteria: 

• Demonstrated passion for snowsports and education.
• Professionalism
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within snowsports
• Commitment to personal and professional development and training
• Overall application quality and presentation

TERMS

• Scholarships can only be used at the Australian end of season exams.
• Scholarships are valid for the calendar year they are awarded. 
• There are no limits on the number of times/years that a candidate can apply for this scholarship.
• Applications for the year close 30 July.
• Scholarship recipients will be notified by email or phone by 20th August. If an applicant has already registered/paid for an exam and is awarded the scholarship, then a refund of the exam fees will be granted.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must submit the following materials via the application form below by 30 July: 

1. A completed AWS Scholarship application form.  
2. A professional resume or curriculum vitae that highlights relevant work experience, volunteer experience, and leadership roles within the snowsports industry.
3. A letter of recommendation from a current or former employer, supervisor, colleague, or mentor within the snowsports industry. 

Those shortlisted for a 'Full Exam' Scholarship must be available to attend a short interview with the selection panel prior to any Full Exam Scholarships being awarded.

'Resit' Scholarships will be awarded based solely on the assessment of applications, with no interview process required.

NOTE: You must be a current financial member to view and submit an application form below. If you can't see the application form below, please log into your MyAPSI profile (here) and navigate back to this page to access the application form below. If you have any questions or concerns, please email the APSI office: apsi@apsi.net.au

Applications for 2026 AWS Scholarships have now closed. AWS Scholarship applications will reopen in Winter 2027. 

ONE SCHOLARSHIP IS OFFERED IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING DISCIPLINES: 

• Alpine
• Snowboard
• Other (nordic, telemark, adaptive)

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ASSESSED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

• Commitment to education, training and accreditation
• Professionalism
• Contribution and service provided to the industry
• Future direction and commitment to the industry

While traditional written application process works for some, it doesn’t always give everyone the best chance to show who they really are or how they approach things. It can also be a bit too easy for AI to do the heavy lifting. That’s why we’re now only accepting video applications. It’s your chance to tell us in your own words why you deserve a scholarship and how you’ll use this opportunity to further your snowsport career. 

ELIGIBILITY & IMPORTANT INFORMATION 

• Applicants must be a current financial member
• Members may only apply for the Sodergren Scholarship in one discipline
• For your application to be considered for the upcoming winter season, applications must be received by April 30
• The decision of the board of management is final, and no correspondence will be entered into
• The successful applicants will be announced at the Annual General Meeting and notified shortly after
• The scholarship is current for that Australia season only
• Applicants will be awarded marks out of five (5) based on each of the selection criterion, for a total of 20 marks
• The top 25% of applicants will be short-listed, following which we will contact referees and snowsport schools for a reference

HOW TO APPLY

You will have to be a current financial member to view and submit an application. Please log into your MyAPSI account and navigate back to this page to access the application form below. If you have any questions or concerns, please email the APSI office: apsi@apsi.net.au

Sodergren Scholarship applications have closed for 2026.

INTERSCHOOLS SCHOLARSHIP

The Interschools Scholarship is offered to Australian students over 16 participating in the Interschools snowsport program. The scholarship fosters potential new snowsport instructors by offering the opportunity to attend a level one course and exam free of charge. 

Two scholarships will be offered based on the applicant's location:

• One scholarship for applicants from ACT, NSW or QLD
• One scholarship for applicants from VIC, SA or TAS

SCHOLARSHIP TERMS

• The participant will be responsible for all other associated costs such as: lift tickets, meals, accommodation, equipment hire etc.
• The scholarship will apply to level 1 course participation in one of the following disciplines: Alpine, Snowboard or Nordic disciplines.
• Applications must be received by 30 September to be considered for participation in the following year.
• To be eligible, applicants must be 15 years of age by June 1 in the application year.
• The Board of Management will consider all applications at the end of season Board Meeting in November/December of the application year.
• The successful applicants will be notified by email in December of the application year.
• The decision of the Board of Management is final, and the Board will not enter into correspondence with applicants.
• The scholarship will be valid for the winter season following the application year only.

 

INTERSCHOOLS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM