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Park National Institute (NIN) Scholarship Guidelines

NIN Scholarships – Freeski and Snowboard Park

National Institute Network (NIN) scholarships support Australia’s most promising Freeski Park and Snowboard Park athletes on their pathway to World Cup and Olympic success. This page gives athletes, parents and coaches a quick overview of how scholarships are awarded. The NIN Selection Guidelines set out the formal rules.

Download the Freeski and Snowboard – Park NIN Selection Guidelines

 

What is an NIN scholarship?

An NIN scholarship provides individual support to high-performance Park athletes through the New South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS), in partnership with Snow Australia and the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia (OWIA). Scholarships are reviewed every year.

 

Which tier should I apply under?

Athletes apply under one of four Selection Tiers. Choose the one that best describes you:

If you...

Apply under
already hold an NSWIS scholarship or an OWIA contract Tier 1
have two strong international results for your FIS age and gender Tier 2
have two good international results and a strong all-round performance profile Tier 3
don’t yet have the results, but show strong skills and progression for your age Tier 4
 

The results standards for Tiers 2 and 3 are set out in the Selection Guidelines.

 

How to apply

  1. Read the Selection Guidelines and check which tier fits you best.
  2. Submit an expression of interest (EOI) by the closing date, including your trick video.
  3. The NDC Nominations Panel assesses all applications. Its nominations are then reviewed by the Snow Australia Selection Committee and endorsed by the Performance Program Management Group (PPMG).
  4. Every applicant is told the outcome in writing within one week of the final selection decision.
Expressions of Interest Open March 2027
 
 

Key dates

Stage

Timing

Notes
Final relevant FIS competition of the season Generally March–April Results from this season count towards Tier 2 and Tier 3.
Expression of interest opens [Date TBC] Apply using the button above.
Expression of interest closes [Date TBC] Include your trick video.
NDC Nominations Panel meeting Generally May 4–6 weeks after the final relevant FIS competition.
Selection Committee review and PPMG endorsement Following the panel meeting  
Athletes notified Within one week of the final selection decision All applicants are notified in writing.
Successful athletes announced Once all athletes have been notified On this page and Snow Australia channels.
First year of the Olympic quadrennial July Scholarship announcements are usually delayed to July.
 
 

How selection works

Flow chart of the NIN scholarship selection and appeals process, steps 1 to 11

If you are not selected

  • You may be offered an NSWIS Training Agreement, which lets you train in the daily performance environment while your progress is assessed.
  • You may be recognised at the Snow Australia Representative level.
  • You can ask for feedback on the decision, and you can appeal under the Snow Australia Selection Appeals Policy.
 

Related Documents

 

More Information

Does meeting the results standards guarantee a scholarship?

No. Meeting the Selection Guidelines does not guarantee nomination or selection. Selection also depends on the number of scholarships available and on comparing eligible athletes.

What is FIS age?

FIS age is the age an athlete turns in the calendar year the FIS season starts (1 July). For example, in the 2026/27 season an athlete born in 2011 has a FIS age of 15.

Do I need to send a trick video?

Yes. Trick video submissions form part of the expression of interest. Clips should show competition-ready tricks landed multiple times, spinning in all four directions on both jumps and rails. Full requirements are in the Selection Guidelines.

What if I am injured?

The NDC Nominations Panel may consider athletes who do not meet the Selection Guidelines because of injury or other exceptional circumstances. This is at the panel’s discretion.

I already have a scholarship. Do I need to apply again?

Current scholarship holders are considered under Tier 1. Your coach or the Park & Pipe Director confirms your ongoing eligibility each year.

Does being categorised guarantee a scholarship?

No. Athlete categorisation is one of the factors considered under Tier 1, but it does not on its own guarantee a scholarship.

Selection queries and feedback on a decision:

Withdrawing from a scholarship or training agreement:

Appeals: