Freeride Scholarship

Tiernan Schuldt Memorial Scholarship 

Introduction:

JHSC Freeride is excited to announce a new snowboard-specific scholarship beginning this winter. This scholarship is in memory of Tiernan Schuldt, a long-time member of our snowboard program. Tiernan was a strong rider, and win or lose, had an incredible love for snowboarding. This scholarship will keep Tiernan’s spirit alive through sharing the joy of snowboarding with future generations of Snowboard athletes.

About Tiernan:

Tiernan was an incredibly talented snowboarder and longtime member of the Jackson Hole Ski and Snowboard Freeride team. There wasn’t a cliff, rock, or tree that Tiernan couldn’t turn into a magic trick. Watching him ride and perform stunts most can only dream of was pure joy. His board was an extension of his feet, and the effortless way he rode and competed regularly kept him ranked as one of the top snowboarders in the country. Tiernan thrived under pressure and competed in both USASA freestyle events and IFSA freeride events. He rode fast and jumped high. He had one speed, didn’t know how to hold back, and was always pushing himself. Most of all, in the midst of training and competing, Tiernan would always find a way to keep it fun and light hearted. Tiernan passed away in 2024, when he was a senior concurrently enrolled at Summit Innovations School and Jackson Hole High School.

Application Criteria:

In order to qualify for this scholarship, applicants need to:

• Be registered for JHSC snowboard programs 

• Create a 90 second (or more! - max 5 min) snowboarding edit.

  • Bonus points for creativity and FUN.

  • Edits must be age appropriate (Clean music choices!)

• Write a 100 word description of their video and why they LOVE snowboarding/freeride.

Preference given to athletes who demonstrate financial need.

Application Deadline:

The deadline for applications is November 29th, 2024. Videos can be uploaded in the application form below.

Selection and Disbursement:

Award recipients will be selected by the Tiernan Schuldt Scholarship Committee by Dec. 6th, 2024. Disbursement will be in the form of credit to JHSC accounts. These credits can be used to cover tuition, travel, competition fees, and more.

There will be 2 awards for $500 each.

Special thanks to the friends and family of Tiernan for making this opportunity possible for our snowboard community.

Please apply using the google form HERE.