Scholarships

Brian Russell Memorial Scholarship | Brian Russell Foundation

The Brian Russell Memorial Fund was founded in May of 2000 after the tragic passing of Brian Russell at age 16. As an Alyeska Ski Club racer Brian competed in both local and national alpine events. Brian was an outstanding athlete, an avid skier and alpine ski racer, and an excellent student. In his memory, the Alyeska Ski and Snowboard Club and Glacier Valley Ski Education Foundation established a scholarship fund in his name.

The mission of the Brian Russell Foundation is to promote and inspire the love of junior ski racing and provide financial support to developing junior ski racers. The basic requirements of the scholarship fund are for the applicant to be 14 to 18 years of age, to participate in year-round training, have a minimum 3.0 GPA in school, be a positive role model, and be committed to remain drug and alcohol free.

Over the years the Fund has awarded many scholarships to outstanding athlete / scholars. Recently, the scholarship amount has grown to almost $2,000. Athletes who meet the above criteria are encouraged to apply!

Donations to the Fund are accepted year-round.

2025/2026 Brian Russell Scholarship Application Requirements and Procedures

Questions can be sent to:  donna.l.russell@outlook.com

The Brian Russell Foundation is a 501c3 organization. EIN: 47-4300703