Several basic dive training grants are being offered to women or men who wish to learn to dive through approved internationally-recognized scuba diving programs.

1 award for a young woman, age 15-21, who wishes to learn to dive

1 award for a woman of any age and background who wishes to learn to dive through a PADI scuba certification course

1 award for a young woman or man (under 21 years of age) who wishes to learn to dive and who lacks the financial means to afford it

1 award for a woman of any age and background who wishes to learn to dive

1 award for a woman of any age and background who wishes to learn to dive

2 awards for women of any age and background who wish to learn to dive

In addition, 3 dive training grants ($1,000 each) will be offered for either basic or advanced dive training:

$1000 training grant open to women or men. Applicants must be enrolled in an ROTC or JROTC program, military academy, or be a Sea Cadet or Sea Scout. (Note: only 1 award will be made for either a basic or advanced dive training grant.)

Applicants must be enrolled in or attending a commercial dive school. The award is intended for the awardee to begin her training in hardhat diving. (Note: only 1 award will be made for either a basic or advanced dive training grant.)

Open to women or men who are disabled or to a Dive Master, Assistant Instructor, or Instructor. For disabled divers, the grant is intended to learn to dive. For instructors, the grant is intended to learn to assist or teach the disabled to dive. Equipment is restricted to adaptive dive equipment. (Note: only 1 award will be made for either a basic or advanced dive training grant.)