Sponsor: American Academy of Underwater Sciences
P.O. Box 9067
Mobile, AL 36691-9067
Eligibility: Applicants must be a current member of AAUS and attending an undergraduate or a graduate level program. Selection is based on the project proposal submitted by the applicant. The proposal must describe the benefits of the project and how the funds will be used.
Amount: Up to $3,000
Deadline: June 30
How to apply: Applications are available online and include a written project proposal and at least one letter of recommendation.
Website: https://www.aausfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation
P.O. Box 160924
4354 Pahoa Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
Eligibility: Applicants for the Duke Award must be nominated by a school or athletic official. Each school may nominate up to 3 candidates to be considered for the Duke Award.
Amount: Up to $15,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.dukefoundation.org/
Sponsor: Women Divers Hall of Fame
43 Mackey Avenue
Port Washington, NY 10050
Eligibility: Applicants must be interested in a career that involves diving. Several scholarships and grants are available, and each has various requirements. Not all are for women only.
Amount: Up to $2,000
Deadline: November 15; January 15
How to apply: All applications are online and all require a resume, essay and two letters of recommendation.
Website: https://www.wdhof.org/scholarships/sponsorship
Sponsor: Academy of Underwater Arts and Sciences
27 West Anapamu Street #317
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in undergraduate or graduate level studies and must be a certified diver. Selection is based on merit.
Amount: $6,000
Deadline: August 31
How to apply: Applications are available online and must include two letters of reference, a resume and an essay.
Website: https://www.auas-nogi.org/scholarships
