The Advanced Dive Training Grants: Dive Instructor from Women Divers Hall of Fame supports women and non-binary divers in advancing their skills to become certified dive instructors.
Funder: Women Divers Hall of Fame
Due Dates: November 30, 2026 (Full application submission deadline for 2027 WDHOF Scholarships and Training Grants)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 per grant (typically $500 for training, $500 for gear; entire amount may be used for training)
Summary: Supports women and non-binary certified divers in advancing their training to become dive instructors.
Key Information: Applications open October 1, 2026; awards announced mid-February 2027.
The Advanced Dive Training Grants: Dive Instructor program, offered by the Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF), provides financial support to certified divers—specifically women and non-binary individuals—who are seeking to advance their training and achieve dive instructor certification. The grant aims to foster leadership and teaching capabilities within the diving community by empowering recipients to become instructors and role models for the next generation of divers.