Invest in education.
Invest in the future of the ski industry.
The Mountain Foundation is a 501c3 scholarship fund founded in 2019 by the National Ski Areas Association. NSAA believes in growing and diversifying the ski and outdoor recreation industries, and in preparing the next generation of leaders for the challenges ahead. This scholarship fund will give our best and brightest ski industry employees increased access to education with the goal of taking their ski careers to the next level.
Employees of NSAA ski area, associate and affiliate members can apply to receive funds to attend select educational opportunities.
Events & Deadlines
Apply for a scholarship
Qualifying employees of NSAA ski areas, affiliate and associated members can apply to receive a grant to attend select educational ski industry events across the country. Deadlines are March 1, June 1 and December 1, depending on the event.
Grant Application Form
To Apply: complete the application form and send to mountainfoundation@nsaa.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ways to Donate
Donate Online
Submit a secure donation on our fundraising site.
Donate Online
Donate by Mail
Send your donation to the Mountain Foundation:
1) Complete a Mountain Foundation Contribution Form
2) Send a check made out to the Mountain Foundation to the following address:
Mountain Foundation
133 S. Van Gordon St.
Suite 300
Lakewood, CO 80228
Donate by Text
Start the donation process by texting GIVE to 720-571-8721 to make a donation to the Mountain Foundation.