Advanced Dive Training Grants (for Certified Divers): Dive Instructor

Descriptions for each of the Advanced Dive Training Grants are detailed below.

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The Advanced Dive Training Grants support dive training beyond the open water diver level (or equvalent). Applicants must be certified at the open-water diver level (or equivalent), or above, by an internationally recognized dive certification agency. Dive training must culminate in a certification from an internationally recognized diver-training agency. There are several categories. Please read the descriptions for each Advanced Dive Training Grant carefully.
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Unless otherwise specified, the awards are for US$1500. The entire award (up to US$1500) can be used for dive training. Funds may be requested to rent or purchase dive equipment, but only if the total cost of the dive training has been included in the request and the funds have been used to pay for the training, AND the cost of the dive equipment is not greater than US$750. NOTE THAT FUNDS MAY NOT BE USED TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR THE ADVANCED DIVE TRAINING - TECHNICAL DIVING.
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Cameras may not be purchased with the grant funds, except for the Advanced Dive Training - Underwater Photography.

Recreational ($1500, women only)

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To support dive training beyond open water diver level (or equivalent) for recreational/personal diving.

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To support dive training beyond open water diver level (or equivalent) for recreational/personal diving.

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Sponsored by: Bonnie Toth Advertising and Design / WDHOF Member Bonnie Toth.
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Training must be through a PADI scuba certification course.

Professional ($1500, women only)

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To advance diving skills beyond open water diver level (or equivalent) for the applicant's profession. The Professional Dive Training Grant may not be used for Scientific Diving or Dive Instructor training.

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To advance diving skills beyond open water diver level (or equivalent) for the applicant's profession. The Professional Dive Training Grant may not be used for Scientific Diving or Dive Instructor training.

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Sponsored by: Stream2Sea / WDHOF Member Autumn Blum.
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Training sponsored by Ocean Wishes (WDHOF Member Margo Peyton).

Technical ($2000, women only)

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To support advanced dive training beyond open water diver level (or equivalent) for technical diving applications (e.g., mixed gas, rebreather, cave diving, etc.). Dive training must culminate in certification from TDI. NO EQUIPMENT MAY BE PURCHASED WITH THIS GRANT. EQUIPMENT MAY BE RENTED IF THERE ARE FUNDS REMAINING AFTER THE COURSE FEE HAS BEEN PAID.

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To support advanced dive training beyond open water diver level (or equivalent) for technical diving applications (e.g., mixed gas, rebreather, cave diving, etc.). Dive training must culminate in certification from TDI. NO EQUIPMENT MAY BE PURCHASED WITH THIS GRANT. EQUIPMENT MAY BE RENTED IF THERE ARE FUNDS REMAINING AFTER THE COURSE FEE HAS BEEN PAID.

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Sponsored by TDI/WDHOF Member Stephanie Miele.

Scientific ($1500)

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This grant is available to support advanced dive training beyond open water diver level (or equivalent) for scientific diving applications and/or to obtain AAUS certification for scientific diving.

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This grant is available to support advanced dive training beyond open water diver level (or equivalent) for scientific diving applications and/or to obtain AAUS certification for scientific diving.

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Sponsored by: Blue Green Expeditions / WDHOF Member Faith Ortins.
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Sponsored by: WDHOF Member Caron Shake (U.S. Navy, retired).

Dive Instructor ($1500, women only)

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This grant is available to certified women divers of any age and background to develop their diving skills to become certified as a dive instructor.

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This grant is available to certified women divers of any age and background to develop their diving skills to become certified as a dive instructor.

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Sponsored by: WDHOF Member Erin O’Neill (women only).

Underwater Photography ($1500, women only)

Jim Leffard was a life-long, world-wide diver who loved and lived for our oceans and its many splendors—micro and macro—as an accomplished underwater photographer, certified scuba instructor, instructor trainer, and sailor. Jim was instrumental in the creation of Beneath the Sea's Marine Careers program, and in the refocusing and expansion of the Sea of Tomorrow's Scholarship/Grant program. Jim's photography has played an important part in illustrating the effectiveness of these programs at Beneath the Sea. Additionally, his varied interests included being a pilot, a flight instructor, and an avid model railroad enthusiast. This training grant is offered to a woman who would like to learn about our incredible ocean environment through scuba diving and underwater photography.

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This grant is available to women of any age who are interested in learning underwater photography. The funds can be used to enroll in an underwater photography course and to purchase appropriate photography equipment (up to $750).

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This grant is available to women of any age who are interested in learning underwater photography. The funds can be used to enroll in an underwater photography course and to purchase appropriate photography equipment (up to $750).

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Sponsored by Rosemary Kurtii, in memory of Jim Leffard.
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In addition, WDHOF may award up to another 20 basic or advanced dive training grants, sponsored by donations to the WDHOF Scholarship Fund and through our fund-raiser events and dive trips.

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In addition, WDHOF may award up to another 20 basic or advanced dive training grants, sponsored by donations to the WDHOF Scholarship Fund and through our fund-raiser events and dive trips.

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Dive Training Grant for ROTC or Military Academy Students ($1500)

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One advanced dive training grant is being offered to women, men, or non-binary persons who are in the ROTC or a military academy.

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One advanced dive training grant is being offered to women, men, or non-binary persons who are in the ROTC or a military academy.

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Sponsored by: Joe Stich in memory of his wife and WDHOF Member and Co-founder Jennifer King.

Amelia Behrens-Furniss Memorial Hardhat or Commercial Dive Training Grant ($1500, women only)

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This grant is available to advance training in hardhat or commercial diving. Applicants must be enrolled in or attending a commercial dive school. NO EQUIPMENT MAY BE PURCHASED WITH THIS GRANT. EQUIPMENT MAY BE RENTED IF THERE ARE FUNDS REMAINING AFTER THE COURSE FEE HAS BEEN PAID.

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This grant is available to advance training in hardhat or commercial diving. Applicants must be enrolled in or attending a commercial dive school. NO EQUIPMENT MAY BE PURCHASED WITH THIS GRANT. EQUIPMENT MAY BE RENTED IF THERE ARE FUNDS REMAINING AFTER THE COURSE FEE HAS BEEN PAID.

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Sponsored by: Noel Furniss in memory of his grandmother, WDHOF Member Amelia Behrens-Furniss.

We could not do what we do without your support! Your donations and participation in our fund-raiser events support WDHOF scholarships and dive training grants.

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