Richard Laurence Parish Foundation Basic Dive Training Grant
This grant helps women fund basic scuba training and gear to achieve diver certification through a recognized agency, encouraging their participation in diving and marine science.
Funder: Women Divers Hall of Fame (https://www.wdhof.org)
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (application opens) | October 31, 2026 (submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 total (typically split: $500 for dive training, $500 for dive gear; full amount may be used for training) | One award
Summary: Supports women of any age or background to undertake basic scuba training and achieve certification from a recognized diver-training agency.
Key Information: Application and all recommendation letters must be received by the deadline; only one scholarship/training grant application per person.
Description
The Richard Laurence Parish Foundation Basic Dive Training Grant, administered by the Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF), provides financial support for women who wish to learn to scuba dive and earn certification through an internationally recognized diver-training agency. The grant assists with both the cost of basic dive training and the purchase of dive gear, aiming to empower women of any age or background to become certified divers.
