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Applications now open for 2021 Women Divers Hall of Fame scholarships and training grants

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Applications are now invited for The Women Divers Hall of Fame scholarships and training grants.

The Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF) is a not for profit organisation dedicated to honouring 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.

Scholarships are offered in marine conservation, marine biology, underwater archaeology, seagrass and coral rehabilitation, sea turtle conservation, extreme environment physiology, and journalism/graphic arts/photography/videography. They are intended to support independent research, field work, conservation and rehabilitation activities, as specified in the descriptions.

Scholarships are paid directly to the recipient. Training grants provide funding for diving and related underwater training. WDHOF and their sponsors offer several dive training grants for both beginners and certified divers to advance their skills.

The deadline for applications is on midnight on 31st October 2020 (U.S. Eastern Daylight Time)

Applicants will be notified by 1st February 2021 and awards will be made at Beneath The Sea Dive Expo on 14th March 2021.

For more information on the WDHOF Scholarship and Grant application process email: wdhofapplications@gmail.com or visit www.wdhof.org

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Four opportunities to go pro in 2024 with Dive Friends Bonaire

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Dive Friends teaches the Instructor Development Course (IDC) several times a year to students who are eager to share their passion for diving with the world.

Dive Friends is known for the personal approach throughout the course. Their in-house course director will lead the students through every essential step, mentoring them to achieve their fullest potential as a dive instructor.

Applications for the following IDC start dates are now open:

  • 12 April
  • 5 July,
  • 20 September
  • 29 November

Partnership with Casita Palma

If the student opts for the IDC-Deluxe or IDC-Supreme package, their accommodation will be arranged for them at Casita Palma. This small and quiet resort is within walking distance from Dive Friends Bonaire’s main dive shop location and has everything you need to relax after an intense day of IDC training. Breakfast is included, so the student will always be fuelled and ready for their day.

Contact Dive Friends Bonaire’s Course Director Eddy for more information: coursedirector@divefriendsbonaire.com.

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SOMABAY: Scubaverse Trip Review (Watch Video)

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In a video created exclusively for Scubaverse.com, Jeff Goodman visits SOMABAY in the Egyptian Red Sea to experience the diving on offer there.

Book your next Red Sea dive adventure with SOMABAY! For more information, visit www.somabay.com.

Stay at the Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge when you visit! For more information, visit  www.thebreakers-somabay.com.

Find out more about ORCA Dive Clubs at SOMABAY at www.orca-diveclubs.com/en/soma-bay-en.

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