Amelia Behrens-Furniss Memorial Hardhat or Commercial Dive Training Grant

The Amelia Behrens-Furniss Memorial Hardhat or Commercial Dive Training Grant, offered by the Women Divers Hall of Fame, supports certified women divers seeking advanced training in hardhat or commercial diving. Valued at $1,000, the grant allocates $500 for training and $500 for gear. Eligible applicants must be enrolled in a commercial dive school, enhancing opportunities for women to excel in the diving industry and gain internationally recognized certifications.

The Women Divers Hall of Fame ™ (WDHOF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring and raising awareness of the contributions of outstanding women divers. WDHOF provides educational, mentorship, financial, and career opportunities to the diving community throughout the world. Each year, WDHOF awards scholarships and training grants that provide financial and educational support to individuals of all ages.
Amelia Behrens-Furniss Memorial Hardhat or Commercial Dive Training Grant
This advanced dive training grant is available to certified women divers of any age and background who wish to further their training in hardhat or commercial diving. The grant is valued at $1000: $500 for dive training (however, the applicant may request the entire award amount--$1000--for training) and $500 for dive gear (or the balance remaining after at least $500 has been used for dive training). Dive training must culminate in a certification from an internationally recognized diver-training program.

Eligibility

Applicants should be enrolled in or attending a commercial dive school.