Mountain Foundation scholarships are available to all employees of NSAA member ski areas, associated and affiliated members. Scholarships cover the registration and travel costs for select industry events. Applications must be completed in full, approved by your supervisor, and your company must be a member in good standing. Only complete applications will be reviewed. The more information you can provide, the better. All applications must be submitted via the Google Form links below.

OPEN APPLICATIONS

Western Winter Conference

January 12-14, 2027
Big Sky, MT

Deadline to Apply: December 4, 2026

Apply now

Eastern Winter Conference

February 2-3, 2027
Killington, VT

Deadline to Apply: December 4, 2026

Apply now

APPLICATIONS COMING SOON

 

Lift Maintenance Seminar

April 12-15, 2027
Jiminy Peak, MA

Coming in winter of 2026-27

Mountain Works Conference & Tradeshow (PNSAA)

April 20-22, 2027
Wenatchee, WA

Coming in winter of 2026-27

Rocky Mountain Lift Association (RMLA)

April 26-29, 2027
Salt Lake City, UT

Coming in winter of 2026-27

National Convention and Tradeshow

May 2-5, 2027
Amelia Island, FL

Coming in winter of 2026-27

Ski Area Vehicle Maintenance Institute (SAVMI)

May 17-20, 2027
Grand Junction, CO

Coming in winter of 2026-27

Downhill Bike Park Summit

June 14-16, 2027
Steamboat, CO

Coming in spring of 2026-27

MSAA Summer Meeting & Tradeshow

August 29-31, 2027
Grand Geneva, WI

Coming in spring of 2026-27

National Avalanche School

October 2027
Location: TBD

Coming in summer of 2026-27

Fall Education Seminars

August - October, 2026
10 Regional U.S. Locations

Closed for the 2026-27 season

Mountain Technology Symposium

October 6-8, 2026
Hood River Inn, OR

Closed for the 2026-27 season