Professional Advanced Dive Training Grants
The WDHOF Professional Advanced Dive Training Grant funds women divers seeking advanced professional dive certification and skills, excluding scientific or instructor training.
Funder: Women Divers Hall of Fame
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application & letters of recommendation due by Oct 31, 2026, 5:00 pm New York time; projected)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 per grant (typically $500 for advanced dive training, $500 for dive gear; up to full $1,000 may be requested for training)
Summary: Supports women divers seeking advanced professional dive training and certification beyond open water level (excluding scientific or instructor training).
Key Information: Two letters of recommendation are required by the deadline; grant is not for scientific or instructor training.
Description
The Professional Advanced Dive Training Grants, offered by the Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF), are designed to help women divers further their professional diving skills by supporting advanced training and certification beyond the open water diver level. These grants specifically target women seeking to advance their capabilities for professional purposes, but do not support training for scientific diving or dive instructor qualifications. Funding may be used for advanced dive courses and/or the purchase of related dive gear, with a strong emphasis on achieving higher-level certifications from internationally recognized diver-training agencies.
