Grit Scholarship

Waterville Valley Academy is pleased to announce the Grit Scholarship.

This scholarship is intended to foster the development of a young student-athlete pursuing the sport of alpine ski racing. Selection criteria are based on academic performance, athletic potential, financial need and most importantly character. The ideal applicant would demonstrate a commitment to hard work both in school and on the hill, consistently model good team spirit and sportsmanship, and show a desire to give back to the world and to make a difference.

The scholarship is open to any U14 or U16 student-athlete who will be attending Waterville Valley Academy during the 2018-2019 academic year and is enrolled in the Winter Term, Early-Season or Late-Season program. The amount awarded will not exceed $12,500.

Interested athletes should submit both an application to attend Waterville Valley Academy and the online Grit Scholarship application. Each Grit Scholarship application must also be accompanied by:

Letter of Character Reference from coach, teacher, mentor or peer. This should be submitted via email directly to rbell@wvbbts.org by the reference.
Documentation of financial need (SSS form if not already included with WVA Application)

Applications will be accepted through June 15, 2018 with the recipient announced by July 1, 2018.

Grit Scholarship

First Name*
Last Name*
Date of Birth*
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Email*
Phone
Parent/Guardian Name*
Parent/Guardian Email*
Tell us about a time, while working towards a goal, that you failed to meet that goal and what you learned from that experience.*
Tell us about someone who inspires you and why?*
This question may require some imagination and speculation about the future. The recipient of this scholarship will be given a wonderful gift and the opportunity that accompanies that gift. Describe how receiving this gift would help you give back to others in the future or allow you to make a difference in the world.*
List your athletic achievements during your last two alpine seasons.*
I am applying to WVA for*