CSIA Ontario is proud to promote ongoing Ski Instructor education through its Scholarship Program. Financial assistance is made available to aspiring full-time and part-time Ski Instructors who have demonstrated their commitment to the sport of skiing. The Scholarship Program offers an incredible opportunity for you to support your growth.

The CSIA Ontario Scholarship Program is funded through an annual budget allocation approved by the CSIA Ontario Board. The 2025-2026 Scholarship Program application process will open October 1st, 2025 with an application deadline of October 31st, 2025.

The CSIA Ontario Scholarship Program provides selected applicants with up to:

  • $500 to be applied to the cost of a CSIA Certification Pathway L2 Program;
  • $750 to be applied to the cost of a CSIA Certification Pathway L3 Program;
  • $1,000 to be applied to the cost of a CSIA Certification Pathway L4 Program
  • The value of the scholarship is to be applied to courses taken in the 2025-2026 season

2026 CSIA Women in Skiing (WIS) Summit Scholarship

The CSIA 2026 WIS Summit is at Blue Mountain. All CSIA Ontario Region members can apply up to $250 of their eligible CSIA Ontario Scholarship toward the summit’s registration fees.

Important Notes (2026 WIS Summit):

  • Any scholarship funds you use for the 2026 WIS Summit will be deducted from your total eligible scholarship amount.
  • Applying for this scholarship does not affect your ability to apply for other scholarships in 2026 or future years.
  • For example, if you’re a certified Level 1 instructor and use a $250 scholarship for the 2026 WIS Summit, you can still apply your remaining $250 toward a Level 2 Pathway program in 2026, 2027, or 2028.

The CSIA ON Scholarship Candidate must:

  • Be a Member, in good standing with the CSIA, in at least your second season as a CSIA Member and a resident of the Ontario Region.
  • Provide a summary (no more than 500 words) of your involvement within their
    Snow School, how the completed Certification Pathway will assist you in your Ski Instructor professional development and pursuing your career objectives within the Ski Industry;
  • Submit your Scholarship application using the online form by the deadline date.

The Scholarships will be awarded based on the following criteria:

  • All of the above-mentioned information has been submitted;
  • Only one Scholarship will be granted per Member in a three (3) year
    period;
  • Once informed of a scholarship approval, successful members will find a promo code on their CSIA account to use when registering for their desired pathway course;
  • Please note that if you are a recipient of a CSIA Ontario Scholarship you are ineligible to apply for a CSIA National Scholarship in the year that you received a CSIA ON Scholarship.

Selection Process and communication:

  • 2025-2026 Applications are now closed (the deadline was October 31st, 2025).
  • The CSIA Ontario Scholarship Selection Committee will be responsible for the selection of the successful applicants.
  • All Candidates will be notified of the Selection Committee’s decision by November 30th, 2025, at the latest, by either email or telephone.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@csiaontario.com.

  • Thank you so much for the generous support I received from the CSIA Ontario Scholarship. I am happy to share that I successfully passed my Level 2 certification this season, and the scholarship funding was a tremendous help in covering the course fees and travel expenses. It made a big difference in allowing me to focus on training and achieving important milestones in my instructing journey.
    Alexa E. 

  • Thanks to the CSIA Ontario scholarship, I was able to fully focus on my training and successfully achieve my Level 3 certification this past season! The funding alleviated financial pressures, allowing me to invest in critical resources like additional coaching hours, and exam fees. Beyond the technical skills, the scholarship reaffirmed my confidence and commitment to pursuing excellence in skiing and instruction.
    Bruce L.

  • A huge thanks to CSIA Ontario for the generous support of the Level 4 Scholarship. As a recipient of a scholarship, I was able to participate in two key development opportunities this past season: the L4 Skier Development Module in January and the L4 Teacher Development Module.
    Alex C.

  • I’d like to thank CSIA Ontario for the scholarship I was awarded with last season, it definitely helped a great deal to get me closer to my goal of achieving my full level 4 certification.
    Julian P.

  • Thank you so much for providing me the Ontario CSIA Scholarship the past season. The scholarship really helped me a lot in achieving my Level 2 Ski Instructor Certification. The support and aid made it possible for me to pursue more advanced training and development, and I’m very grateful for that opportunity, as the course taken was very expensive.
    Eric L.

  • I’m deeply appreciative to be awarded the CSIA Ontario bursary. It allowed me to elevate my preparation for the Level 3 exam as well as pay for the exam itself.  The bursary meant I could add 2 more Pro Days to my schedule. This afforded me more mileage on snow with upper-level instructors and expanded the terrain I could train on. The bursary process is also a great exercise as well. Describing how you plan to accomplish your goals and how you would apply the bursary to your situation is a great way to build intention with your actions on the journey to your next level. I recommend anyone in the hunt for their next level apply!
    Chris P.

  • I am so incredibly thankful for CSIA Ontario and their generous support as I continue my journey to achieving my Level 3. This scholarship came at a time when I was unsure how involved I would be with the ski community. I moved away from home for school and was 2.5 hours away from the closest ski hill. I knew I wanted to keep teaching in my life, but with new obstacles, it felt like my level 3 would be on hold for the foreseeable future. I never could have imagined that I would be on snow 3 days a week and attending various Pro Days! Although my exam was cancelled due to inclement weather, I received invaluable training, specific to the level 3 ski, that I would not have otherwise been able to participate in.
    Kate C.