2027 applications open on October 1, 2026. They close November 30, 2026 at 5:00 pm New York time.

All applications require two letters of recommendation from individuals who can comment on your ability to complete the proposed project or training. Details about the letters of recommendation are provided on the application form.

No applications or letters of recommendation will be accepted after the November 30, 2026 deadline. If the recommendations are not submitted by the deadline, the application will not be considered. No exceptions. Please request the letters of recommendation early, and please follow up with your recommenders. Instructions for the letters of recommendation are provided on the application form.

Awards will be announced in mid-February 2027, and the awards will be made in March 2027.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU NEED THE SCHOLARSHIP OR TRAINING GRANT BEFORE MARCH 2027.

The scholarship or training grant must be used within 18 months of the date of the award (i.e., by August 31, 2028). Please do not apply if you cannot complete the research project or dive training within 18 months of receiving the award, i.e., by August 31, 2028.

At the completion of the project or training, a report detailing how the funds were used must be submitted online.

For any questions regarding the scholarship and training grant process, please email: wdhofgrants@gmail.com

The application process is online.

Please use this button below (or copy/paste this URL to your browser: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=wdhf) to register and login to the online application process ON OR AFTER October 1, 2026. You will be required to complete an eligibility form. Your responses to the questions will determine your eligibility for WDHOF scholarships and training grants, and you will be directed to a list of scholarships/grants for which you are eligible to apply.

You may only apply for ONE scholarship or ONE training grant.