This grant funds advanced dive training and gear for ROTC or military academy students to achieve higher-level diving certification through recognized agencies.
Funder: Women Divers Hall of Fame
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026: Applications open (projected) | October 2026: Full application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: $1,500 total: $800 for dive training (or up to $1,500 upon request); $700 for dive gear (or balance after training)
Summary: Supports advanced dive training and certification for ROTC or military academy students, with funds for both training and essential gear.
Key Information: Cameras may not be purchased with this grant; only one application per cycle is allowed.
This grant provides financial support for advanced dive training to individuals currently enrolled in ROTC or a military academy. The goal is to help recipients achieve an advanced diving certification from an internationally recognized agency. Funding can be used for both advanced dive training and necessary dive gear, enabling awardees to further their expertise and safety in diving. The program is sponsored by Joe Stich in memory of Jennifer King, a Women Divers Hall of Fame member and co-founder.