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, financial, career and mentorship 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, particularly those who are preparing for professional careers that involve diving. In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Women Divers Hall of Fame, and with thanks to everyone who contributed to our fundraising events, WDHOF awarded an additional twenty-five basic and/or advanced dive training grants in 2025.
The Women Divers Hall of Fame scholarships and training grants are awarded yearly in the spring at Beneath the Sea in Secaucus, New Jersey. The program began in 2002 with three scholarships. This year we had a record number of applications and we will be awarding $95,500 to 68 individuals who are passionate about our water planet and looking to grow in their knowledge and skills.
A special thank you goes out to Shirley Pomponi, our Scholarship Chair, and her committee members for all of their hard work and many, many hours spent on our program.
To see the full list of all the amazing award winners go to you can go to our press release or our Scholarship Recipients Page.
If you wish to donate to the WDHOF Scholarship and Training Grant program, you may do so by going to our green donate button or by clicking here.