VA Scholarship Opportunity – 2023 Learn to Ski & Snowboard Program
With support from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Move United is pleased to announce a scholarship opportunity for The Hartford Ski Spectacular Learn to Ski & Snowboard program, December 3-9, 2023 in Breckenridge, CO. This scholarship intends to introduce winter sports to veterans with a physical disability.
Scholarship recipients will receive the following:
- Event registration, opening & closing banquet tickets, goody bag, & Epic pass
- 1 half-day lesson a day in the Learn to Ski & Snowboard program Monday through Friday
- Lodging from 12/03/23 to 12/09/23. You will be assigned a roommate at the discretion of Move United.
- Ground transportation to and from Denver International Airport on Sunday, 12/3/23 (flights arriving between 11:00am-2:00pm) and Saturday, 12/9/23 (flights departing after 11:00am).
*Scholarship does NOT include flight or mileage reimbursements.
Who Can Apply:
VA partners are responsible for identifying veterans with a physical disability who would benefit from experiencing The Hartford Ski Spectacular; applications are to be submitted by the individual applying for the scholarship.
Scholarship awards will be allocated based on the following priorities:
- Priority consideration given to veterans who have not participated in winter sports, or attended The Hartford Ski Spectacular previously
- Priority consideration given to veterans who do not have have limited access to snow sport opportunities within a close proximity
- By invitation from VA staff or Move United Staff
DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 4, 2023
NOTIFICATIONS SENT BY: October 13, 2023
Questions, please contact Bre Podgorski; bpodgorski@moveunitedsport.org
Please note that this scholarship opportunity is pending award notification of the VA Adaptive Sports Program Grant.
Thank you for your interest in submitting an application for the 2023 VA Scholarships for the Ski Spectacular Learn to Ski & Snowboard Program. Unfortunately the scholarship application deadline has passed and we are no longer taking applications. Please see our event website for additional opportunities. https://moveunitedsport.org/events/the-hartford-ski-spectacular/
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