Advanced Dive Training Grant – Professional (Women Only)
The WDHOF Advanced Dive Training Grant supports women divers in obtaining professional certifications and advanced skills, excluding scientific and instructor training.
Funder: Women Divers Hall of Fame
Due Dates: October 31, 2026
Funding Amounts: $1,000 per award; typically split between dive training ($500 minimum) and dive gear (up to $500)
Summary: Supports women divers to advance professional diving skills (excluding scientific and instructor training) via certification-focused courses.
Key Information: Applicants must be certified open-water divers or above; grant may not be used for scientific or instructor training.
Description
This grant supports women divers seeking to advance their professional diving skills beyond the open water diver level. The funding is intended for professional advancement and cannot be used for scientific diving or dive instructor training. Recipients must pursue training that leads to certification from an internationally recognized diver-training agency. The grant aims to empower women whose diving is directly related to their professional activities, providing financial support for both advanced training and necessary dive gear.
