Big Sky Resort

Big Sky, MT

January 8 -10, 2027

Our Mission

Sustained and enduring change requires investment. Specialized certifications create pathways for scholarship recipients to continue pursuing leadership in Snowsports and the Outdoor Industry.

The Children’s Specialist Level 1 Certification (CS1) course is for instructors embarking on the journey toward mastery of the art of children’s snowsports instruction.

Application Prerequisites

Applicant must be a Women of Winter Alpine or Snowboard scholarship recipient with a current PSIA-AASI Level I Certification.

Scholarship Includes:

• 2 day PSIA-AASI Children’s Specialist Level I e-learning, in-person course and exam

• Lift tickets for exam dates

• Discounted lift tickets for additional days before the program, Jan 4 - 7)

• Welcome reception and other off-snow events

• Graduation Party

Program Details

LOCATION:‍ ‍Big Sky Resort, Big Sky, Montana

PROGRAM DATES: ‍ January 8 - 10, 2027

APPLICATION DEADLINE:‍ ‍September 13, 2026

Please note. If you apply for and/or receive a scholarship this season (2026-27) and and are not able to participate in the program, you’ll need to reapply for the same scholarship for next season (2027-28). Lodging and transportation are not included.

Please note that the scholarship only covers the course tuition and lift passes.

It does not cover any other expenses (i.e. food, travel or accommodations etc).