CSIA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

 

 

2012-2013 CSIA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

 

The CSIA continues to promote ongoing education through its Scholarship Program. Financial assistance is made available to aspiring full time and part time ski instructors that have unmistakably demonstrated their commitment to the sport of skiing and have distinguished themselves by their initiative and involvement in their ski school. We are very proud to say that the Scholarship Program is funded through voluntary contributions received from the CSIA 25-Year members and the membership at large.

 

 

The CSIA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM will cover all registration fees for one (1) nationally sanctioned program.

 

The candidate shall:

  • be a member in good standing of the CSIA;
  • include a summary of his involvement and dedication within his snow school including any specific achievements or recognitions received and outline his career objectives within the ski industry;
  • include a letter of recommendation from his snow school Director;
  • clearly demonstrate financial need;
  • be submitting his 1st scholarship request in three years;
  • send his scholarship request by December 3, 2012;
  • provide a letter of introduction with a minimum of 500 words;
  • mention the course location and date he is applying for;
  • fill in this information in the online scholarship application
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The Scholarships shall be awarded based on the following criteria:

  • all of the above-mentioned information has been submitted;
  • priority will be given to full time seasonal and part time CSIA ski instructors whose sole revenues come from ski instruction;
  • a maximum of two letters received from the same snow school Director will be accepted for the same course;
  • the Scholarship will be valid for the period starting December 17, 2012 to June 30, 2013;
  •  should the course that you have been awarded be cancelled, the scholarship amount will be carried over to the following season, subject to candidate’s written confirmation of the new course;
  • only one scholarship, will be granted per member in a three year period;
  • the Scholarship request is subject to space availability at the time of registration;
  • all requests received after the December 3, 2012 deadline must reapply for the following season;

     

    Selection Process and Communication:

    • the CSIA Selection Committee will be responsible for the selection of the candidates.
    • the Selection Committee will review all applications from December 4 to December 18, 2012.
    • the number of Scholarships will be awarded per region, based on an analysis of membership demographics;
    • all Candidates will be notified of the Selection Committee’s decision by the third week of December 2012 in writing (letter or email), by telephone or by other means deemed adequate)