Grants and Scholarships

 

Scholarships

APPLICATIONS DUE ANNUALLY: JUNE 1

The Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation recognize financial and other sacrifices made by PNW Division student athletes and coaches by awarding three CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS each year.

FOR ATHLETES: Jane Henry and R. Dean Palmer Scholarships

An applicant doesn't need to continue to ski competitively while in college.  However, special consideration may be given to applicants who plan to do so. 

FOR COACHES: Bruce W. Holyoke Scholarship

Coaches may apply for his/her continued education and may be used for college tuition or for a registration cost to attend coaching clinics.

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NEW 2026
CUT-Resistant pants GRANT

APPLICATIONS DUE: DECEMBER 31, 2026

PNWSEF is launching a one-time, cut-resistant pants reimbursement pilot program for PNW Division U18 and U21 FIS Alpine Athletes.

Final reimbursement value per applicant depends on total number of applications received: $5,000 total will be distributed equally to eligible applicants. Individual awards will not exceed value of receipt submitted with each application.

  • A digital copy of your receipt is a required part of the application.

  • Eligible purchase dates: June 1 - Dec. 31, 2026.

  • Eligible products: FIS certified cut-resistant pants only.

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Grants

The Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation offers a broad base of grants to Pacific Northwest Division athletes, coaches, and clubs.

ATHLETE GRANTS

  • Travel Grants for individual PNW Alpine and Nordic athletes competing or training outside the Pacific Northwest Division at Regional, National, and International events. *Exclusions Apply

  • NEW PNW U18/21 FIS Cut-Resistant Pants

COACH GRANTS

  • Continuing Education for PNW Coaches (e.g., Level 200 & 300, Official training certification…)

  • Level 100 Coach Certification reimbursed up to $250 for PNW Coaches.

CLUB GRANTS

  • Project Grants supporting approved PNW training and competition opportunities benefiting Alpine and Nordic athletes across multiple clubs.

  • Equipment Grants providing PNW Division Clubs with funding to purchase permanent or one-time-use equipment needed to conduct competitions

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SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

2026 PNW SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

PNWSEF is proud to support the next generation of PNW ski racing athletes and coaches through three scholarship funds. These scholarships are made possible through the generosity of donors who believe in the future of our sport and the communities built around it. We are grateful to the families and individuals whose legacies live on through these awards.