Applications are due September 15th 2004. Awards are made by early November. Funds are then placed into racers’ accounts from which they may draw from during the season for racing expenses. In return the Masters ask that recipients forerun one of their races and speak at an awards ceremony. The experience has proven to be quite fun as it allows the junior athlete to show his stuff as well as thank the Masters for their support.
We encourage all Far West athletes to apply. In the past we have made awards to athletes as young as J3 through Mids. We have also made awards to athletes who have been turned down in previous years and to athletes who have previously won a scholarship.
We are here to help so please consider applying to this program. As always it is an honor to receive applications from such a great group of athletes. Thank you in advance for applying.
Eddie Mozen, Masters Scholarship Fund Chairman
Name:
Mailing address:
Telephone:
E-mail address:
Birthdate:
Level you will compete at for 2004-2005 (i.e. first year J3, second year J3, etc)
Race Team/Program:
Primary or Head Coach and phone:
Please provide a biography of yourself and include:
- your favorite school subjects, how you combine education with ski racing, and your educational goals
- other sports and hobbies you participate in
- what it is about skiing and racing that makes you excited
- what are your ski racing objectives for the next 12 months
- Ski racing is expensive for all, why do you in particular need financial assistance?
- What does sportsmanship mean to you as a ski racer?
Also
1) Please provide a copy of your USSA (and FIS) racer history for the past year (not needed for younger athletes with no history). Also tell us of your accomplishments, special awards, camps etc.
2) Please provide your proposed schedule and budget for your expected ski racing expenses for the upcoming season.
3) Please provide 3 letters of recommendation: one from your parent or guardian, one from your ski coach and one from a teacher, academic advisor or community leader. Letters should focus on sportsmanship, leadership, work ethic, community service and obstacles or personal difficulties you have overcome.
4) Please provide a head and shoulders picture of yourself.
5) Please provide a copy of you most recent report card from school.
This application and attachments should be sent to Far West Masters Scholarship c/o Eddie Mozen; PO Box 3718; Olympic Valley, Calif. 96146. The application must be received by September 15th, 2004 in order to be considered. Please no Faxes.