The Northern Lights Santa Academy is proud to announce the establishment of the Brian Ford Scholarship Fund in honor of our brother, friend and NLSA instructor.

Santa Brian Ford was kind, accepting, generous, and helpful to all in the Christmas community. Santa Brian was a true embodiment of Santa and a well-respected and beloved member of the Claus family.

The Brian Ford Scholarship Fund is for a Santa who has 2 years or less of experience, and who has NOT previously attended the Northern Lights Santa Academy. A scholarship fund committee will select a winner from the applications submitted. The winner will receive a scholarship for the full cost of tuition (some meals are included). The scholarship does not include hotel accommodation or travel costs. To be eligible you:

• Must be a new Santa, or have 2 years or less of Santa experience under your belt.
• Are NOT an alumnus and have never previously attended one of our sessions.
• Are available for all 4 days of our upcoming session from 8/21 through 8/24

If you meet the above 3 qualifications and would like to apply, please click here.

Submissions must be received by June 7th, 2025, for this upcoming August 2025 session. Please note that if you fit the above qualifications but have already registered for our August session, you may apply for the scholarship and if you are selected as the winner, your tuition will be refunded.