At SheJumps, we are dedicated to creating opportunities for women to grow their skills and confidence in the outdoors. As part of our ongoing efforts to make outdoor activities more accessible, we offer two distinct scholarships to help lower the barrier of entry to snow sports: the SheJumps Ikon Pass Scholarship for Women of Color and the SheJumps Snowpack Scholarship for avalanche education. In the past, these scholarships have been launched together, but for the Winter 2024-2025 season, we are introducing a new timeline to better meet the needs of our community.
SheJumps Ikon Pass Scholarship for Women of Color
The SheJumps Ikon Pass Scholarship for Women of Color is designed specifically to support self-identified Women of Color in their journey to gain access, learn, and enhance skills in skiing and snowboarding.
Key Dates for the Ikon Pass Scholarship:
Applications Open: September 9, 2024
Application Deadline: September 30, 2024
Notification to Recipients: October 14, 2024
For the 2024-2025 season, 30 Ikon Pass Scholarships will be available. 100% of these scholarships are awarded to Women of Color. Recipients will receive a full Ikon Pass to use at any Ikon destination, season rentals from Christy Sports (in CO, UT, WA, or MT), or a one-day rental from Ski Butlers, and a ski or snowboard half-day group lesson at select Ikon destinations.
SheJumps Snowpack Scholarship
The SheJumps Snowpack Scholarship provides free avalanche education for backcountry skiers and snowboarders. A minimum of 50% of all Snowpack Scholarships are awarded to Women of Color. The scholarship covers the full costs for avalanche certification courses, helping to remove financial barriers to this essential education. The scholarship is open to women, including trans women, and non-binary individuals.
Key Dates for the Snowpack Avalanche Scholarship:
Applications Open: October 1, 2024
Application Deadline: October 19, 2024
Notification to Recipients: November 19, 2024
Avalanche education scholarship offerings for the 2024-2025 season will be shared soon! We will update this blog with the application link, or go to shejumps.org/snowpack
Why Separate Launches?
By separating the launches of these scholarships, we aim to provide more focused communication and outreach for each program. This change allows us to better support our community's needs and ensures that each scholarship gets the attention it deserves.
We are excited to see how these programs will continue to foster inclusivity, skill development, and community-building in outdoor spaces. For more information about each scholarship and to apply, please visit the SheJumps website at https://www.shejumps.org/snowpack.
Let’s continue to elevate the voice and presence of all women in the outdoors!
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