Ocean Wishes Basic Dive Training Grant
The Ocean Wishes Basic Dive Training Grant funds women’s scuba training and gear to support their certification and participation in the diving community through the Women Divers Hall of Fame.
Funder: Women Divers Hall of Fame
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline for WDHOF Scholarships & Training Grants, including Ocean Wishes Basic Dive Training Grant)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 per award; typically allocated as $500 for dive training and $500 for dive gear; 2 awards available annually
Summary: Supports women of any age and background to earn a PADI scuba certification by funding both training and equipment as part of WDHOF’s Basic Dive Training Grants.
Key Information: Applicants may request the full $1,000 for training if needed; training must lead to certification from an internationally recognized agency.
Description
The Ocean Wishes Basic Dive Training Grant is a targeted opportunity provided by the Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF) to encourage and enable women of any age and background to begin their journey in scuba diving. This grant specifically funds both the cost of basic dive training (typically a PADI course) and essential dive gear, aiming to remove financial barriers for those wishing to become certified divers. The training must culminate in certification from an internationally recognized diver-training agency. The grant is part of the WDHOF Basic Dive Training Grants program, which seeks to diversify and expand women's participation in the diving community.
