This fund is being established by Vince J. Miller & Johnlyn D. Miller in honor of their son, Scott Miller, to help students at Weber State University and the people around the Weber State University area for avalanche awareness.  This fund will be used for individuals wishing to participate in the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) courses offered through Weber State University.

Scott Miller attended the Avalanche class and the Avalanche rescue skills course at Weber State University. He was an avid skier (downhill & cross country), rock climbing enthusiast, bike rider & racer, and all-around outdoors activity person, He spent 5 years living in the Ogden area. He unfortunately passed away in a rock-climbing accident in California in 2022. He often shared his knowledge of identifying areas that one should not ski because of his Avalanche classes (AIARE) he took at Weber State University. 

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Award Details:

• $250 off an AIARE Level 1 or 2, or, $100 off an avalanche rescue course

• Scholarship can be used in conjunction with WSU Student discount

Eligibility:

• WSU Student, faculty, or staff

• Must be able to attend avalanche course in 2026

Timeline:

• The application period opens on November 15 and closes on January 15. Applications submitted outside of this period will not be considered. Space in AIARE courses is limited, so apply early! 

• Applicants will be reviewed and recipients notified on a rolling basis.

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Application Components

All of the following components should be emailed to Outdoor Program Coordinator, Matt Barry, at matthewbarry@weber.edu. This should be submitted as one pdf.

1. Personal Information

   1. Name

   2. WSU Affiliation (student, faculty, or staff)

   3. Email address

2. Outdoor Background

   1. What types of winter activities do you participate in?

   2. Have you ever taken an avalanche education/awareness course?

3. Short Essay Responses (100-300 words each)

   1. Why are you interested in taking an avalanche education course?

   2. How will this scholarship support your personal and professional goals?

   3. How do you plan to share the knowledge gained in your course with your community and peers?