THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PERIOD IS CLOSED. IT WILL REOPEN ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2021.
THE SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTIONS BELOW ARE LAST YEAR’S OFFERINGS. THE NEW OFFERINGS WILL BE POSTED IN MID-AUGUST.
Simone Cousteau Research Grant recipient to be announced on June 8, 2021 - World Oceans Day
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 open on September 1, 2021. Please check back.
A scholarship for qualified women of any age who are enrolled in accredited undergraduate academic or research programs in the field of marine conservation.
Applications open on September 1, 2021. Please check back.
A scholarship awarded to qualified women of any age who are enrolled in an accredited graduate academic or research program in the field of marine conservation.
Applications open on September 1, 2021. Please check back.
Fellowships to support marine fieldwork and data collection in conjunction with marine habitat rehabilitation projects.
Applications open on September 1, 2021. Please check back.
Graduate level course of study leading to a career in the field of underwater archaeology.
Applications open on September 1, 2021. Please check back.
A 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 open on September 1, 2021. Please check back.
Internship program with a focus in marine biology.
Applications open on September 1, 2021. Please check back.
A grant to support graduate research in extreme environment physiology (diving, altitude, and/or space).
Applications open on September 1, 2021. Please check back.
Advanced dive training grants for women divers of any age and background who wish to further their dive education through approved scuba diving programs beyond the basic certification level.
Applications open on September 1, 2021. Please check back.
A grant for women to encourage instructors to expand their underwater-related skills by taking additional training leading to certification.
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Basic dive training grants to provide funding to learn to dive, culminating in a certification from a nationally recognized diver-training agency.
Applications open on September 1, 2021. Please check back.
A 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 open on September 1, 2021. Please check back.
A grant for a qualified woman of any age to advance the conservation of sea turtles.
Applications open on September 1, 2021. Please check back.
A grant for an EFR Approved Diving Emergency Medical Responder Course
Applications open on September 1, 2021. Please check back.
A grant for Diver Medical Training including full Diver Medical Theory and Practical Training
Applications open on September 1, 2021. Please check back.
A 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 open on September 1, 2021. Please check back.
A grant for a young female or male who wants to begin or further her/his dive education/training. Must be enrolled in an ROTC or JROTC program, military academy or be a Sea Cadet or Sea Scout
Recognizing the contributions of women pioneers, leaders and innovators in the many fields of diving; Promoting careers & opportunities for women in the dive community.
