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Andrew Jesso Foundation - Snow School Bursary 2026/27

The ski hill was Andrew’s second home. He loved being outdoors, racing, spending time with friends, and helping others discover the sport. His passion was especially clear in his work as a snow school instructor. Andrew died in a car accident in 2022, just 20 days before his 20th birthday. The Andrew Jesso Foundation was created in his memory to carry forward his love of skiing and teaching.

With support from our donors and community partners, the Foundation provides financial support for children ages 4 to 14 to enroll in ski or snowboard lessons at one of our three partner resorts - Marble Mountain, Smokey Mountain, or White Hills. For successful applicants, snow school bursaries will include lessons, equipment rental, and lift passes if required.

TO APPLY
1. Parent or guardian application: Complete the online application form—it takes less than three minutes!
2. Online reference: Ask someone who has known the child for at least two years and works with youth in a professional setting to complete the online reference form. The link for the reference form will be provided at the bottom of your parent / guardian form.
Both forms matter! The parent or guardian application and the reference form must both be received by November 13 for the application to be complete and considered for a bursary. Submit them early so your child does not miss this exciting opportunity!
Applying for siblings? We would love to hear about each child! A separate application and a separate reference form must be completed for every child. Each child is assessed separately, giving each application the individual attention it deserves.
Important: Submit both forms by November 13, 2026. Please note that as we expect a high number of applications we may not be able to fund all requests.
1.Parent / Guardian Name(Required.)
2.Parent / Guardian Phone Number(Required.)
3.Parent / Guardian Email (correspondence will be through email)(Required.)
4.Child's Name (ensure your reference uses the same name, not a nickname, second name, etc. when they fill out their form)(Required.)
5.Child's date of birth (day, month, year)(Required.)
6.Has the child ever skied / snowboarded before?(Required.)
7.Has the child ever taken ski / snowboard lessons before?(Required.)
8.Would your child prefer ski or snowboard?(Required.)
9.What resort would your child be taking lessons at?(Required.)
10.Would you prefer the one day experience or the multi-week snow school?(Required.)
11.Has the child ever received an Andrew Jesso Foundation bursary before? (this do not disqualify them from receiving another bursary this year)
12.A personal reference who knows the child is required (ie., a teacher, coach, music instructor, youth group leader, etc.). Can not be a family member.(Required.)
It is your responsibility to ensure your child's personal reference (as named in question 12) completes the online reference on or before Nov 13. Write down or copy the link below to share with the reference person. Your application can not be assessed if the reference form is not also received. The reference form can be found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/snowref2627.