CSIA Ontario continues 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 2024-2025 Scholarship Program application deadline was October 31, 2024.

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 2024-2025 season

The Candidate must:

  • Be a Member, in good standing with the CSIA, in at least their second season,
    and a resident of Ontario.
  • Provide a summary (no more than 500 words) of their involvement within their
    Snow School, how the completed Certification Pathway will assist them in their Ski Instructor professional development and pursuing their career objectives within the Ski Industry;
  • Submit their 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:

  • 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, 2024, at the latest, by either email or telephone.

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