How To Apply

What You’ll Need to Apply:

  1. A student-written explanation as to why they want to participate in the program.
  2. A letter of reference from a non-family member as to why the student is deserving of this, and that there is an economic need. This letter will need to be mailed with the application.
  3. A computer or mobile device with internet to fill out the online application. 
  4. A way to print the online application once it is filled out, and submitted. (Once the online application is submitted, each applicant MUST download a copy of the application [a link is provided on the page that confirms the application was submitted], and print it out to be sent to NIMSEF).
  5. An envelope and postage for mailing aspects of the application.*
  6. A copy of the parent’s tax return from the previous year.
  7. A student-written explanation as to how they plan to earn the entrance fee themselves.** 

Steps to Apply:

  1. Fill out the respective online application for either new or returning students.
  2. After completing the application, there will be a downloadable PDF version of your application available to download.
  3. Download the PDF application and print it out.
  4. Student must write/type the explanation as to why they want to participate in this program and include with printed application.
  5. Include the letter of reference with the other application aspects.
  6. Attach a copy of the Parent’s tax return from last year to the printed application.
  7. Mail the application to the NIMSEF’s address (see below).*
  8. Compose an email to nimsef@gmail.com with the applicant’s name in the subject line and send it off. This email will be used to get a hold of each applicant.

*Mail the downloaded application, Student explanation as to why they want to participate, letter of reference, and parent’s tax return at the following address:
NIMSEF
PO Box 170
Ponderay, ID. 83852

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New Student Application

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Returning Student Application

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adaptive/ disabled veteran application

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To be considered, each applicant must finish every part of the application. Be sure to read the instructions carefully, and finish each portion accurately.

What is the "Funatics” Program?

Schweitzer’s Funatics program is a great way of getting kids stoked about skiing or snowboarding. These lifetime sports can get – and – keep them active and healthy during the cold, gray winter months. Funatics lets kids of similar age and ability spend 8 weeks together exploring all the mountain has to offer. Classes are either on Saturday or Sunday, from early January through mid-March, with no classes MLK or President’s weekends. The group and their coach stay together for the entire program to maximize the fun and the learning. Funatics runs from 9:00 to 3:00. Lunch isn’t included, but kids are supervised.

 

It’s important that participants commit to making the majority of the classes. 



What is “The Adaptive” Program?

The Adaptive Program is for those with disabilities who may want to participate but have special adaptive requirements to be able to do so. If you are interested in the adaptive program, click here to see the full instructions.

What is “The Veteran” Program?

NIMSEF strives to assist veterans to experience the joys of skiing and snowboarding. We typically help sponsor a Veteran’s Ski Day at Schweitzer each year. 

"Earning Their Own Way"

NIMSEF believes that something earned tends to be more highly valued.

We ask that the child to earn the money themselves, to instill our scholarship recipients with a sense of “Earning Their Own Way.”

So a fee of $50 ($100 for 16-17 y/o for first-timers) and $100/150/200/250 for returning students is required. Common ways of earning the entrance fee include: helping at home, chores for neighbors or friends, babysitting, lawn mowing, etc.   

Participants are also required to sell raffle tickets to help support the program.