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Invictus US Team Scholarship – 2024 Learn to Ski & Snowboard Program

Invictus US Team Scholarship – 2024 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 8-14, 2024 in Breckenridge, CO. This scholarship is intended to support athletes on the Invictus US Team with a permanent physical disability, and provide them with the individualized training they need.

 

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 12/08/24 to 12/14/24. You will be assigned a roommate at the discretion of Move United.
  • Ground transportation to and from Denver International Airport (must arrive/depart between the specified times listed below to receive transportation)
    • Sunday, 12/08/24 (flights arriving between 11:00am-2:00pm MST)
    • Saturday, 12/14/24 (flights departing after 11:00am MST)

*Scholarship does NOT include flight or mileage reimbursements.

 

Who Can Apply:

Athletes with a permanent physical disability competing on the Invictus US Team in Skiing, Snowboarding, and/or Nordic disciplines and would benefit from experiencing The Hartford Ski Spectacular.

 

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


DEADLINE TO APPLY: September 6, 2024

NOTIFICATIONS SENT BY: September 13, 2024

 

Please note that this scholarship opportunity is pending award notification of the VA Adaptive Sports Program Grant.

Scholarship Application Instructions:
  1. Visit the Move United Member Hub (hub.moveunitedsport.org) and sign in or create an account. *To register for Ski Spectacular, Free Individual Membership is required.
  2. Complete your Profile by filling out all required fields.
  3. Once your profile is complete, click the Ski Spectacular logo (on main homepage) and apply for the “Learn to Ski and Snowboard – Invictus US Team Scholarship“.

 

Questions, please contact Britt Derecha at bderecha@moveunitedsport.org, (301) 217-9842.