Fuel Your Passion for the Ocean: Apply for a $500 Youth Dive Grant

27 Mar Fuel Your Passion for the Ocean: Apply for a $500 Youth Dive Grant

Are you a young ocean lover with an interest in scuba diving? 🌊 This is your chance to take the plunge — and get some amazing support along the way!

Thanks to the generosity of Ocean Wishes and Kids Sea Camp, we’re awarding four (4) $500 dive training grants to aspiring young divers through a special essay contest.

How to enter:
Tell us who or what inspired your love for the ocean and scuba diving — and how you plan to give back to protect the ocean in the future. Whether it was a marine documentary, a snorkeling trip, or a family member who dives, we want to hear your story and your hopes for making a difference.

What you’ll get if you win:

• A $500 dive training grant to be used at a PADI-certified dive shop near you
• A SCUBAPRO mask, fins, and snorkel set to start your dive journey with top-quality gear
• The opportunity to begin your diving adventures and become an ocean ambassador

Important Details:

• You must be between the ages of 10 and 17 to apply.
• Winners must use the grant to enroll in an approved PADI dive course or program at a local dive shop near their home.
• The grant funds will be paid directly to the dive store on your behalf.
• Entries will be judged based on passion, creativity, and a clear commitment to ocean stewardship.

Ready to dive in?
Click the link below to fill out the application and submit your essay!

APPLY FOR A GRANT

Let your story inspire others — and take your first giant stride into the underwater world!