THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PERIOD IS CLOSED.
Applicants will be notified by February 1, 2022 and awards will be made in March, 2022. Applications for 2023 will open on September 1, 2022.
The Women Divers Hall of Fame ™ (WDHOF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring and raising awareness of the contributions of outstanding women divers. WDHOF provides educational, mentorship, financial, and career opportunities to the diving community throughout the world. Each year, WDHOF awards scholarships and training grants that provide financial and educational support to individuals of all ages.
47 Scholarships & Training Grants awarded for $67,400
WDHOF has awarded over half a million dollars to 471 individuals
Applications are currently closed. 2023 applications will open on Sept. 1, 2022.
Two scholarships (graduate: $2,000; undergraduate: $750) for courses of study leading to a career in the field of underwater archaeology. For women only.
Applications are currently closed. 2023 applications will open on Sept. 1, 2022.
One $2,000 grant for a qualified woman of any age to advance the conservation of sea turtles.
Applications are currently closed. 2023 applications will open on Sept. 1, 2022.
One $1,500 scholarship for a woman diver who is enrolled in a degree-granting undergraduate or graduate program in the U.S. or Canada in the field of journalism, graphic arts, photography
Applications are currently closed. 2023 applications will open on Sept. 1, 2022.
Two $5,000 grants to support graduate research in extreme environment physiology (diving, altitude, and/or space). For women or men with current or pending enrollment in a degree-granting graduate program.
Applications are currently closed. 2023 applications will open on Sept. 1, 2022.
Four fellowships ($2,500 each) to support marine fieldwork and data collection in conjunction with marine habitat rehabilitation projects. For women only.
Applications are currently closed. 2023 applications will open on Sept. 1, 2022.
Six scholarships ($2,000 each) awarded to qualified individuals who are enrolled in an accredited graduate academic or research program in the field of marine conservation. Five are for women only; one is for women or men.
Applications are currently closed. 2023 applications will open on Sept. 1, 2022.
Two scholarships ($1,500 & $1,000) for qualified women of any age who are enrolled in accredited undergraduate academic or research programs in the field of marine conservation.
Applications are currently closed. 2023 applications will open on Sept. 1, 2022.
One $1,000 Internship program with a focus in marine biology. For women or men, must be a still-matriculated undergraduate student.
Applications are currently closed. 2023 applications will open on Sept. 1, 2022.
Up to ten basic dive training grants (8 are for women only; 2 are for women or men) to provide funding to learn to dive, culminating in a certification from a nationally recognized diver-training agency.
Applications are currently closed. 2023 applications will open on Sept. 1, 2022.
Up to 11 advanced dive training grants -- 9 for women only, 2 for women or men -- divers of any age (unless specified) and background who wish to further their dive education through approved scuba diving programs beyond the basic certification level.
Applications are currently closed. 2023 applications will open on Sept. 1, 2022.
One $1,000 grant for a disabled person (female or male) or for a Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, or Instructor (female or male) to gain the required education/training to assist or teach the disabled to dive
Applications are currently closed. 2023 applications will open on Sept. 1, 2022.
One $1,000 grant to a female diver of any age and background who wishes to begin or further her training in hardhat diving through an approved hardhat dive training program.
Applications are currently closed. 2023 applications will open on Sept. 1, 2022.
One $2,000 grant to encourage instructors to expand their underwater-related skills by taking additional training leading to certification. For women only.
Applications are currently closed. 2023 applications will open on Sept. 1, 2022.
Three training grants (valued at $500) for qualified women or men. For Diver Medical Training including full Diver Medical Theory and Practical Training - USA or Canada
Applications are currently closed. 2023 applications will open on Sept. 1, 2022.
Two training grants (valued at £1000 each) for Diver Medical Training - UK and Europe areas - qualified women or men.
Recognizing the contributions of women pioneers, leaders and innovators in the many fields of diving; Promoting careers & opportunities for women in the dive community.
