Bill Townsend Memorial Scholarship
Supporting the next generation of snowmobilers and community leaders.
Application Deadline: March 15, 2026
Submit To: treasurer@snowdevils.org
Presented by The Jackson Hole Snow Devils
About The Scholarship
The Jackson Hole Snow Devils are proud to offer the Bill Townsend Memorial Scholarship to:
- Graduating high school seniors
- Students currently enrolled full-time (minimum 12 semester credits) in college, technical, or vocational programs — either in person or online
Scholarships will be awarded regardless of other grants or scholarships received.
This scholarship honors the legacy of Bill Townsend and reflects the Snow Devils’ long-standing commitment to education and youth development within our snowmobiling community.
Getting Started
Eligibility Requirements
The applicant or their immediate family must be an active, paying member of the Jackson Hole Snow Devils
A completed application form must be submitted and meet the following requirements:
- Essay must be typed
- Double-spaced
- Submitted in a Word or Google Docs only
- Do NOT include your name within the essay
- Essay must follow the topic exactly
- AI-generated essays are strictly prohibited and will be checked using AI detection software
A cover letter must be included and the essay must be submitted following all formatting rules
All materials must be received by March 15, 2026
- Scholarship must be used within one year of award.
- Checks will be written directly to the college — never to the student.
- Student ID number, college name, and mailing address must be provided by:
- August 1 of the current year
- OR within 30 days of enrollment
2026 Essay Topic
How do you, as a young snowmobiler, perceive how to get the business of the organization (your local club) done on a monthly/timely basis and not make the meeting boring, as is often a sentiment expressed?
The Essay Challenge
What Should Be Addressed?
All essays will be judged on:
- Depth of content
- Clarity
- Organization
- Persuasiveness
The Business Aspects
- Finances
- Records and meeting minutes
- Trail projects
- Fundraising
- Club decisions and operations
The Social Aspects
- Encouraging meeting attendance
- Creating an enjoyable meeting environment
- Growing membership
- Representation at State Association, ACSA, or ISC events
Additionally
How would you propose transitioning an existing club into what you would like your club meetings to be like?
Further Details
All completed materials must be submitted via email to:
Jan Ottobre
treasurer@snowdevils.org
Deadline: March 15, 2026
We will not accept:
Mailed copies
PDF essays
Incomplete applications
