PLEASE FILL OUT A SEPARATE APPLICATION FORM FOR EACH PERSON OR CHILD.

ALL QUESTIONS ON THE APPLICATION FORM MUST BE ANSWERED OR ELSE THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE. WIA CANNOT ACCEPT INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS.

If you have any problems with this application, please contact WIA

WINTER CAMP Scholarships

Applications Closed - Late Applications Will Not Be Accepted

Who can apply?
Those who live, work, or learn in Big Sky can apply for a camp scholarship.

What can you apply for?

In order to be eligible for a camp scholarship the program you are applying for must be located in Big Sky. These include summer camps and winter camp programs such as ski school, hockey teams, and ski teams. 

How does it work?

All scholarships are received by the Programs Manager. Prior to review by the scholarship committee, all identifying information is removed from the application. 

Please fill out one application for each child. 

Scholarships for winter programs will be reviewed the week of October 9th. The deadline for application submissions is October 8th at 11:59 pm. Applicants will be notified about scholarship decisions by October 17th. 

There is a set budget for scholarship awards and applications are reviewed using WIA’s 2023 sliding scale. 

If you are issued a scholarship, WIA will pay directly to the program. 

How often can you apply?

Camp scholarships are available twice a year for summer and winter camp programs. 

If you have any questions, please contact our Programs Manager, Kiernan, at [email protected] 

Experiencing difficulty with our application?

If the form will not submit, please fill out the below word document and email to [email protected]

camp scholarship.docx

 

Wellbeing & Enrichment Scholarships

Applications are currently closed. Please check back in the coming weeks as this information will be updated.

WIA defines wellbeing as a position in which an individual is able to develop and thrive. It includes having good mental and physical health, access to education, and healthy ways of managing stress.

 

Who can apply?
Those who live, work, or learn in Big Sky can apply for a Wellbeing & Enrichment Scholarship.

What can you apply for?
Programs eligible for scholarships include educational courses, occupational and physical therapies, mental health treatments, and cultural opportunities. WIA cannot provide scholarships for transportation costs, housing costs, or other living expenses.

How does it work?

All scholarships are received by the Programs Manager. Prior to review by the scholarship commitee, all identifying information is removed from the application.

Scholarships are reviewed monthly on the fourth Thursday of each month. Applications must be submitted the Monday before to be reviewed that month. (ex: for your application to be eligible for review at the meeting on Thursday October 26th, 2023 meeting, it must be submitted by Monday October 23th).

There is a monthly budget for scholarship awards and applications are reviewed using WIA’s 2023 sliding scale.

If you are issued a scholarship, WIA will make the payment directly to the program.

How often can you apply?

You can apply once a year per program up to twice a year for two programs. The maximum awarded amount to an individual for the same program is $2,000.

We are not currently accepting applications. Please continue to check our website and social media as this information will be updated as soon as we can accept applications again.

If you have any questions please contact our Programs Manager, Kiernan, at [email protected].

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Counseling Office
Wellness In Action
47855 Gallatin Rd
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 161143
Big Sky, MT 59716

Contact Us:
Admin: (406) 589-6522
Info: (406) 993-6803
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