Scholarships
Snowbasin Sports Education Foundation (SSEF) Financial Assistance Policy
2025 Deadlines
First Round: Application deadline May 7, 2025. (Awards disbursed by May 14, 2025.)
Second Round: Application deadline June 5, 2025. (Awards disbursed by July 10, 2025.)
Third Round: Application deadline July 9, 2025. (Awards disbursed by August 10, 2025.)
The mission of the Snowbasin Sports Education Foundation (SSEF) is to create an environment and provide pathways for the youth of Utah to reach their full potential as athletes, students, and valued members of the broader community through winter sports participation. SSEF, along with our generous annual private donors, understands the financial challenges associated with these programs and strives to offer need-based financial assistance whenever possible.
Eligibility for Financial Assistance
Athletes who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for SSEF need-based financial assistance:
Registration & Good Standing: The athlete must be registered for the 2025-26 seasonal year, have paid the required deposit by program ($500 for Alpine/Freeride or $200 for Devo) and be in good standing with tuition payments and their overall account.
Program Participation: An Alpine & Freeride athlete must be enrolled in a multi-day training program. Devo athletes may apply for financial assistance as a 1 Day athlete.
Adherence to SSEF Standards: The athlete must comply with all SSEF team rules, policies, and the code of conduct.
Core Values Alignment: The athlete’s commitment to our team’s core values of Relationships, Commitment, Integrity, Performance, Team Pride, and Growth Mindset will be considered.
Application Process
Complete Google Form Application below by the specified deadlines. Individuals may apply only once per seasonal year. Applications received after the final deadline will be considered upon receipt and based on remaining funds for the seasonal year..
Confidentiality
All applications, supporting financial documents, and financial assistance awards are treated with strict confidentiality. Only the Executive Director, Administrative Manager, and members of the Scholarship Committee of the SSEF Board of Directors will be aware of your application and award status.
Award Determination
Financial assistance awards will be determined by the SSEF Scholarship Committee and the Executive Director. Award recipients are held to the same standards of commitment and participation as all other SSEF members, regardless of financial situation. Financial assistance decisions are not influenced by race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. Applying for or receiving financial assistance will not affect admission chances to any SSEF programs.
Types of Financial Assistance
Financial assistance is most commonly provided as a partial tuition waiver of up to 50%. Each athlete is responsible for contributing the remaining financial support towards participation, including the required $500 deposit (for Alpine/Freeride) or $200 deposit (for Devo) with program registration prior to receiving financial assistance. Participation in community and team volunteer activities is encouraged.
Renewal of Awards
Financial assistance awards are evaluated annually. A new application must be submitted each year to be considered for assistance.
Butch Hoffman 2025 Dryland Scholarship
Thanks to the Butch Hoffman Scholarship Fund athletes get to participate in ice skating/dryland training free of charge! Thank you to Coach Scotty and all of the individual donors that make our scholarship opportunities happen!
Dryland training is twice weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays. Ice-skating is once weekly on Sundays. Early season training starts in September will continue until Thanksgiving. Our focus is on building strength, endurance, and mobility through plyometrics, ladder drills, hill climbs, body weight exercises, and other fun drills. Skiing is all about legs and core, so we are paying special attention to building and stabilizing these muscles. Dryland training is important to build strength, stamina, and power, but is also so essential for injury prevention once we begin training on snow. Please read specific program descriptions to know if the program you are participating in includes dryland training.
Merit Based Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded those that excel within their discipline to help pay for expenses for national events.
2024-2025 Merit Based Recipients – Kalea Barker WRU14, Anzley Dibble WR16, Tanner Hertzberg WRU18, Stephen Andrasko U15 IFSA Jr Nationals
2022-2023 Merit Based Recipient – Anzley Dibble WR14
2021-2022 Merit Based Recipient- Ella Dressen WR14
Butch Hoffman Spirit & Team Values Scholarship
Devo Application deadline – March 4, 2025. Awarded March 22, 2025.
Freeride Application deadline - March 19, 2025. Awarded March 29, 2025.
Alpine Application deadline - April 4, 2025. Awarded April 24, 2025.
The Snowbasin Sports Education Foundation is awarding up to ten $250 Value & Character Scholarships! These scholarships will support athletes who love skiing, who are fantastic teammates, and who demonstrate the values important to the Snowbasin Ski Team. Applicants MUST be a current member of the Snowbasin Ski Team to apply.
This scholarship is lovingly named after Butch Hoffman – a long time ski racer & supporter of all things Alpine Racing. His generational support extends through this scholarship award & his son, our very own “Coach Scotty” Hoffman.
We are looking for athletes who work hard both on and off the hill.
Athletes who balance being a student and an athlete. (Min GPA requirement is 3.0 or Teacher Letter of Recommendation showing an athlete in good academic standing for their grade.)
Athlete who exemplify the Snowbasin Team Values
Relationships: Connection, behaving and interacting positively with others.
Commitment: Dedicating time and energy to self-improvement.
Integrity: Doing right by others for the right reasons, even when no one is watching.
Performance: Achieving goals with excellence and accountability.
Team Pride: Finding joy in the present, celebrating the past and planning for the future.
Growth Mindset: Nurturing resilience and persistence.
Scholarship Recipients will receive: $250; Athletes can use this as a credit to cover next season’s tuition.
How to Apply:
Create one 60 second video highlighting your love for skiing and your commitment to being a successful student athlete and teammate by upholding the Snowbasin Ski Team Values – Be creative and have fun!
Provide proof of min GPA requirement of 3.0 or equivalent academic progress
Provide coach letter of recommendation (Make sure to give your coach plenty of time to write a thoughtful letter.)
Send the link to your video, academic information, and letter of recommendation in ONE email to admin@snowbasinskiteam.org (Suggested video platform is to post a you tube and share that link.)
ALL SSEF Snowbasin Ski Team athletes should apply – Devo, Alpine and Freeride!
2024-2025 Butch Hoffman Scholarship Recipients
Alpine: To be Awarded April 24, 2025
Freeride: To be Awarded March 29, 2025
Devo: Brynn S, Porter R, Amaya M. and Zoe S.