PSIA-AASI FS/CS Level I Scholarship
Applications are now Closed
Women of Winter x PSIA-AASI FreeStyle Specialist/Children’s Specialist Level I Scholarship
FEBRUARY 25 - 28, 2026
BIG SKY RESORT, BIG SKY, MT
Women of Winter and PSIA-AASI believe that sustained and enduring change requires continued investment. To further this, we’re providing 12-16 scholarships open to past Women of Winter x PSIA-AASI Level I recipients for a FreeStyle Level I or Children's Specialist Level I Scholarship to further our mission to create pathways for our members to become leaders in Snowsports or the Outdoors Industry.
FreeStyle Specialist Level 1Scholarship
The FreeStyle Level 1 Certification (FS1) course is for instructors embarking on the journey toward mastery of the art of freestyle coaching/instruction. (Read more here)
Evaluation Criteria:
Must complete the Freestyle Specialist e-Learning Module for your primary discipline (Skiing or Snowboarding) a minimum of 48 hours prior to attending the FS1 on-snow clinic.
There are two days of mandatory prep before the exam.
Must be an active participant in the on-snow event.
Must receive a passing score from Freestyle divisional education staff based on the participant’s demonstrated knowledge, understanding, teaching, movement analysis, and on-snow performance.
Evaluations of those taking the FS1 course reflect the participants’ knowledge of safety in the freestyle environment, teaching freestyle, and their possession of the requisite skills necessary to demonstrate freestyle maneuvers to their guests. Successful completion of the course grants professional recognition to the coach/instructor and industry for their education, experience, and expertise in freestyle. This is a multi-disciplinary course.
THE SCHOLARSHIP INCLUDES
The Children’s Specialist Level 1 Certification (CS1) course is for instructors embarking on the journey toward mastery of the art of children’s Snowsport instruction. (Read more here)
Evaluation Criteria:
Must complete the Children’s Specialist e-Learning module - online CS 1 course a minimum of 48 hours prior to attending the CS1 on-snow clinic.
Must be an active participant in the on-snow event.
Must receive a passing score from Children’s divisional education staff based on the participant’s demonstrated knowledge, understanding, teaching, and movement analysis and on-snow performance.
Evaluations of those taking the CS1 course reflect the participants’ knowledge of teaching children and individuals. Successful completion of the course grants professional recognition to the coach/instructor and industry for their education, experience, and expertise in teaching children snowsports. This is a multi-disciplinary course.
PSIA-AASI Freestyle Specialist Level I certification e-learning course & exam (4 days)
OR
PSIA-AASI Children’s Specialist Level I e-learning course & exam (2 days)*
Lift tickets for all days of the Certification.
For CS1, if you plan to arrive for the full four days, you will be able to purchase discounted lift tickets for the other two days.
Location: Big Sky Resort, Big Sky, Montana
Dates: FS1, February 25-28, 2026, CS1, February 27-28, 2026
Program includes invitation to:
Welcome Reception, Tuesday, February 24
Rossignol Gear Talk, Thursday, February 26
Graduation Ceremony, Sunday, February 28
HOW TO APPLY:
You will receive a link to apply in an email. If you have not received your email, please contact us at info@womenofwinter.net.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59MST, NOVEMBER 30, 2025
Applicants will be notified in early December.
APPLICANTS MUST:
Be a past Women of Winter x PSIA-AASI Level I recipient who received their Level I Alpine or Snowboard certification through the Women of Winter x PSIA-AASI scholarship program.
Please note. If you apply for and/or receive a scholarship this season (2025-26) and and are not able to participate in the program, you’ll need to reapply for the same scholarship for next season (2026-27). Lodging and transportation are not included.
