2021 Warfighter Scholarships for National Adaptive Academy
Move United invites disabled veterans to apply for Adaptive Snowsport Instructor Training scholarships!
With support from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Move United Education is pleased to offer scholarships for the PSIA-AASI National Adaptive Academy December 7-10, 2021. The PSIA-AASI National Adaptive Academy is held in conjunction with THE HARTFORD Ski Spectacular in Breckenridge, CO.
Scholarships are intended to support disabled veterans who are seeking to expand their adaptive snowsports teaching skills in a professional or volunteer capacity. Awards are contingent on the availability of funds to be announced Fall 2021.
Scholarship recipients will receive the following (valued at $1600):
- Event registration, credential, and goody bag
- Up to 4 days of alpine lift tickets (dependent on clinic enrollment)
- Enrollment in 4 days of clinics
- PSIA manuals (Adaptive Technical Manual & Adaptive Supplement: Diagnoses & Medical Classifications)
- $900 travel stipend
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and recipients will be notified as soon as possible. Questions?
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Eligibility
To qualify, an applicant must be:
- Veteran with a permanent physical disability, including but not limited to amputation, traumatic brain injury, visual impairments, muscle, burn and nerve damage and spinal cord injury. (PTSD as sole diagnosis is not eligible.)
- Level 6 or higher skiing or snowboarding skills
- PSIA-AASI certified OR actively pursuing certification
- Prepared physically/mentally for rigorous schedule of 4 consecutive training days
- Commit to register for the PSIA-AASI National Adaptive Academy and attend full days of clinics December 7-10, 2021
Selection
In the event that the number of qualified applicants exceeds the scholarships available, priority will be given to those who have:
• Letter of recommendation
• Not attended the PSIA-AASI National Adaptive Academy in the last 3 years
• Limited training opportunities in their local area
Redemption of Scholarship - Instructions
Questions?
Contact: Cayla Hammaker, chammaker@moveunitedsport.org, 240-268-5373