ACSA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
2024
The American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA) scholarship is available to either
graduating high school seniors or persons currently enrolled in college or trade school full time (12
semester credits), either physically or online. Scholarships will be given to the winners regardless of
other grants or scholarships that the students may also receive.
Requirements are as follows:
1. The applicant or immediate family must be a paid member of a state snowmobile association,
and the state association must be a member of ACSA.
2. The applicant must submit the completed application form.
3. The applicant must submit a cover letter. This letter must include the student ID number and
college/trade school name and the address to which a scholarship check would be sent to.
4. The applicant must submit a resume detailing his/her involvement in snowmobiling as well as
extra-curricular activities.
5. The applicant must submit an essay (essay subject located on the Application Form). The essay
MUST follow the format below to be accepted and should be sent in Word or Google Docs:
a. Minimum of 2 pages - typed.
b. Double-spaced.
c. Font - Times New Roman.
d. Font size - 12 point.
e. Margins - set to 1 inch for all margins (top, bottom, left side, right side).
f. Page numbers (if included) should be .5 inch from the top of the page (not within the 1”
margin).
g. A header (for example, the essay question) can be added 1 inch from the top of the first
page, and then enter a double space and begin your essay.
h. Do NOT use bold-faced type or other special settings.
i. If work is cited, please add an additional ‘work-cited’ page at the end of the essay. This
information will NOT be counted as part of the 2-page minimum.
j. The essay must follow the essay topic or be disqualified.
6. The applicable documents must be received via email at the ACSA Office by February 1, 2024.
Please email to [email protected] using a subject line of ACSA Scholarship Application.
7. Any entry that does not meet ALL of these requirements will be disqualified.
NO EXCEPTIONS.
Additional rules:
1. Students must use the scholarship within one year of receiving it.
2. All scholarship checks will be written directly to the college and not to the student.
No Exceptions.
All applicants will be notified of the final scholarship selection by April 15, 2024. The scholarship
winner will be publicly announced at the International Snowmobile Congress (ISC) in June. While
ACSA understands it may be difficult for the winner to attend the ISC, at the very least, ACSA may
attempt to make an electronic presentation to the winner and record it for playback at the ISC.
ACSA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
2024
Applicant Name: _______________________________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________ Phone: ________________________
Mailing Address: _______________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________ State: __________________________
Postal Code: __________________________
State Association: ______________________________________________________________
Member of which local Club(s)? ___________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Graduated from what high school or GED equivalent? _________________________________
Attending which college, technical or vocational institute? _______________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
If already enrolled in a program, what year are you in? ___________________
High School or Equivalent GPA: ________________________
If applicable, College, Technical or Vocational GPA: __________________________
Have you attached a cover letter introducing yourself and provided your student ID number
and your college/trade school name and address to which a scholarship check would be sent to?
Have you attached a resume detailing your involvement in snowmobiling as well as extra-
curricular school activities?
Have you attached an essay on the following subject (must be at least 2 pages, double-spaced
and typed)?
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ACSA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
2024
Essay Topic:
Two of the major causes of snowmobile related avalanches are the lack of education and lack of
preparation for the area the snowmobiler will be riding in.
Essay Challenge:
• How do you prepare yourself when planning to ride in an unfamiliar area which is outside of your
normal riding area.
• How would you advise someone else to prepare to ride in your area which is outside of their
normal riding area.
Note:
Essays will be judged on depth of content, clarity, organization, and persuasiveness.
