The Instructor Advanced Education Training Grant from Women Divers Hall of Fame supports women scuba instructors in gaining advanced teaching and safety certifications.
Funder: Women Divers Hall of Fame
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (application opens) | November 30, 2026 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: One $2,000 grant; funds must be used within 18 months of award.
Summary: Supports women scuba instructors in advancing their dive teaching skills and certifications through specialized training.
Key Information: Only open to women certified scuba instructors who have certified at least 25 open water divers.
This grant, offered by the Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF), is designed to help women who are certified scuba diving instructors further develop their underwater teaching and safety skills. The program supports advanced education and certification in diving specialty courses or related instructional fields such as CPR, O2, AED, First Aid, chamber operation, or equipment repair. The grant aims to enhance dive training safety and expand instructional capabilities within the professional diving community. Recipients are expected to submit a report detailing how the funds supported their professional growth and application of new skills.