Women Divers Hall of Fame award $20,000 in scuba diving scholarships and grants

Like every year, the non-for-profit scuba diving organisation Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF) has announced the amount of grants to be awarded to lucky recipients in 2012 and next year's figures seem to be very generous indeed.

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An estimated total of $20,000 USD in the form of training grants, scholarships and educational and financial support are to be awarded to female scuba diving enthusiasts of all ages, but more particularly to those preparing for professional roles and careers in the scuba diving industry across a varied range of scuba diving destinations worldwide.

The WDHOF organisation has just released fresh and recent information about the slate of opportunities for amateur and expert scuba divers in 2012.

For 2012, several scholarships will be awarded in the areas of marine conservation, marine biology, underwater archaeology, and journalism, graphic arts, or underwater photography. Those generous scholarships will be paid directly to the individual recipient. Training grants will provide funding for scuba diving instructors, and, for some awards, scuba diving equipment. All awarded funds are to be paid directly to the training facility and/or the equipment vendor upon WDHOF's receipt of an invoice; as these are not directly paid to the grantee.

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Interested individuals with a passion for scuba diving abroad or at home or those who have been captivated by the underwater world during scuba diving holidays, can apply for the grants but they may only do so for one scholarship per year. Applicants must complete the online application form. In order to enter the scholarship grant, applicants must submit a full biography, an essay describing why they are applying for the scholarship and how they would use the scholarship to pursue their own goals. In addition to this, applicants must also submit two letters of recommendation, which are essential for the application to be considered successful. Some of the scholarships/training grants may require additional information, or are for specific purposes, so scuba hopefuls must read the criteria and application instructions carefully as incomplete or late applications will not be accepted for further consideration. The deadline for all applications is 15th November 2011.

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The Women Divers Hall of Fame is dedicated to honouring worthy diving causes and raising awareness of outstanding women divers and their valuable contribution to marine life and the protection of the oceans and their living creatures. As a non-profit organisation they provide mentorship and educational tools for sustainable scuba diving adventures as well as financial support and amazing career opportunities for the scuba diving community worldwide.