Ski for Light recognizes that some prospective annual event participants may not be able to attend the Ski for Light International Week without financial assistance. Accordingly, all guides, all visually impaired participants and all mobility impaired participants with such a need who reside in the United States are eligible for a stipend to partially defray the cost of attending the annual SFL event. Applicants requesting a single room, or arriving early at the event hotel, other than people arriving early on SFL business, are not eligible for stipends.

Stipends awarded to first time visually impaired participants, first time mobility impaired participants and all Instructor/Guides will usually not exceed 60% of the applicants International Week event fee.

Stipends awarded to second time visually impaired participants and second time mobility impaired participants will usually not exceed 50% of the applicants International Week event fee.

Stipends awarded to visually impaired participants and mobility impaired participants who have attended two or more previous SFL events will usually not exceed one third of the applicants International Week event fee.

The specific amount of each stipend will be based on the remaining funds that SFL has available for this purpose, the applicant’s stated financial need in their stipend application, and any other relevant considerations.

The deadline for financial aid applications to be submitted is October 1. Exceptions may be made if funds are still available after that date.

To receive an application for financial aid for the 2025 event please so indicate on your event application.