Training Grant for ROTC or Military Academy Students
This grant funds ROTC and military academy students to achieve basic scuba certification and purchase essential dive gear, supporting their scientific and technical diving skills development.
Funder: Women Divers Hall of Fame
Due Dates: October 31, 2026: Full application submission deadline for 2027 WDHOF Scholarships and Training Grants (including the Training Grant for ROTC or Military Academy Students)
Funding Amounts: $1,500 total (up to $800 for training, up to $700 for gear; entire $1,500 may be used for training if requested); 1 award/year
Summary: Supports ROTC and military academy students (all genders) in obtaining basic scuba certification and equipment.
Key Information: Applications open September 1, 2026; only one WDHOF grant or scholarship application allowed per cycle.
Description
This grant, offered by the Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF), is a specialized Basic Dive Training Grant designed specifically for students in ROTC programs or military academies (open to women, men, and non-binary persons). The grant provides financial support for both basic scuba dive training and necessary dive gear, with the goal of helping recipients achieve certification from an internationally recognized diver-training agency. Sponsored by Joe Stich in memory of Jennifer King (WDHOF Member and Co-founder), the grant aims to encourage military-affiliated individuals to gain foundational scuba skills and certification.
