SCHOLARSHIPS
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.
ADVANCING WOMEN IN SNOWSPORTS SCHOLARSHIP
ADVANCING WOMEN IN SNOWSPORTS
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
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
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:
TERMS
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must submit the following materials to AWS (aws@apsi.net.au) by 30 July:
Those shortlisted must be available to attend a short interview with the selection panel prior to any scholarship being awarded.
APPLICATIONS FOR 2023 AWS SCHOLARSHIP HAVE CLOSED
SODERGREN SCHOLASHIP
SODERGREN SCHOLARSHIP
Applications for the 2023 Sodergren Scholarship are now closed.
In 1997, we established the Sodergren scholarships in memory of Mike and Mim Sodergren, very well respected trainers/examiners that were tragically taken as a direct result of the Thredbo landslide. The Sodergren scholarship recognises the rising potential of snowsport instruction within our resorts and allows the recipients to further their professional development by providing all training free of charge for one season.
ONE SCHOLARSHIP IS OFFERED IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING DISCIPLINES:
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ASSESSED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
We understand that the traditional written application process, while great for many, does not showcase everyone's true talents and abilities. We will still accept written applications, however we also accept video applications for applicants to show why they should be awarded a scholarship and how they will use this opportunity to further their snowsport career.
ELIGIBILITY & IMPORTANT INFORMATION
HOW TO APPLY
You will have to be a current financial member to view and submit an application. Please log into your MyAPSI account to access the application form. If you have any questions or concerns then please email the APSI office: apsi@apsi.net.au
Applications for the 2023 Sodergren Scholarship are now closed.
INTERSCHOOLS SCHOLARSHIP
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. The successful applicants will be notified by phone/email.
Two scholarships will be offered based on the applicant's location:
The fine print:
The participant will be responsible for all other associated costs such as: lift tickets, meals, accommodation, equipment hire etc.
The scholarship can be for the level one course in alpine, snowboard or nordic disciplines.
For consideration for the scholarship for the following winter season, applications must be received by August 31.
To be eligible, applicants must be 16 years of age by June 1 in the application year.
The decision of the Board of Management is final and we will not enter into correspondence.
The scholarship will be current for the winter season following the application year only.
WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE INTERSCHOOLS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS FOR 2021 ARE:
Georgia Brose
Arabella Green
GEORGIA BROSE
“I would like to become an instructor because I enjoy working with people and it is fulfilling seeing people's confidence grow as they learn more skills and can undertake new challenges on the snow. In particular, it is rewarding to work with and provide opportunities for DWA athletes to feel successful. My goal would be to specialise in working with DWA athletes and watching them reach their full potential.”
ARABELLA GREEN
“I would love to be able to teach people and introduce them to a sport I love so that they can also share the passion I have for skiing. Being able to be the person that influences their first smile whilst skiing would be incredible. This scholarship would be the first step to achieving this dream as it provides the fundamental experience that will lead me to be able to become an instructor.“