Scholarships
Tahoe Endurance Scholarship.
Tahoe Endurance strives to provide our community with programs where junior athletes who have a passion and drive to continue Nordic skiing at a higher level can join and thrive in an inclusive environment that supports them and allows them to grow and learn. The purpose of Tahoe Endurance’s Scholarship program is to ensure access to athletes who request financial assistance. A limited number of scholarships are available for those who qualify. Athletes who apply must be signed-up for year round programs. Scholarships are open April 15th-30th and October 1-15th. Common FAQs.
Ted Beauchamp Scholarship.
This is for Far West junior athletes (age 12-19) who show a love of Nordic skiing, are a dedicated athlete who has the desire to continue the sport, and may have some financial need. Applications should be sent to info@farwestnordic.org with Ted Beauchamp Scholarship in the subject line.
Who it’s for: Far West juniors, ages 12-19
Award: $1,000 per recipient
Deadline: December 1
Far West International Fund.
Grants for Far West athletes selected to race for their country abroad, at the U18 Cup, Junior World Championships, World Cups, and beyond.
Far West Scholarships.
Far West Excellence Scholarship.
For Far West athletes headed to Junior Nationals who want to keep racing well beyond it: in college, at World Juniors, and wherever the sport takes them next.
Who it’s for: Far West members who've qualified for Junior Nationals
Award: $500 off the Junior Nationals trip, for one male and one female athlete
Deadline: January 15 to February 15
Far West Character Scholarship.
For skiers who show great character and a real love of the sport, on and off the snow. Financial need is part of the picture, and anyone can nominate a skier.
Who it’s for: Any skier; Far West membership isn't required
Award: $500 each for one male and one female skier
Deadline: October 20 to December 14
NNF Summer Grant.
NNF Athlete Grants will be awarded to qualified, deserving American Nordic athletes who demonstrate the need for financial sponsorship. Distributed funds are intended to be used to offset summer training expenses. NNF Athlete Support Grant intends to boost committed Nordic athletes who exhibit a propensity for international racing success and who face need for financial support. Strong applicants will exhibit a clear understanding of where they stand developmentally in the context to international competitive excellence and how this grant will directly increase the likelihood of their personal international success. In the past, NNF have weighted D Team athletes and promising younger (U16-U23) athletes slightly heavier when making decisions.
Lindsay Vonn Foundation Scholarship.
The Lindsey Vonn Foundation provides girls from underserved communities the tools they need to pursue their passions—with purpose, grit, and support. LVF Scholarships support specific enrichment and sports programs like camps, lessons, trainings, competitions, and creative workshops. Must be 10–18 years old. One application per cycle. Application windows: Spring: Jan 1–Mar 31 | Fall: Aug 1–Oct 31.
Ben G Coaching Scholarship.
This is for Far West coaches and can be applied to any educational purpose, including USSS certification and testing (L100 and L200), required clinics, travel to or from seminars and clinics, travel to coach at National level camps or races, or other educational purposes. This scholarship opens September 15th and closes September 30th.
Nordjörk Women XC Coaching Scholarship.
The NORDJÖRK Women's Cross-Country Skiing Coaches Scholarship is an education scholarship for established and aspiring women cross-country ski coaches, educators and dreamers. If you’re a woman coach with the drive, creativity, and compassion to set the future of our gliding sport onto a different path, this scholarship is for you!