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When people ask if they should apply for the Our World Underwater Scholarship Society’s (OWUSS) scholarship, my answer is a big YES YES YES! The OWUSS scholarship is a transformative experience for ocean enthusiasts.
This blog will dive deeper into the details of the OWUSS Scholarship and how it connects you to an inspiring ocean community, propels your career in the underwater world, and offers a unique blend of training, gear, and global adventures.
A few key things
- DEADLINE for applications: 15 January 2024 for all regions
- The regions: 1 scholar from Europe, 1 from North America and 1 from Australasia
- Minimum age of 21 and maximum age of 26 at the time of the application deadline
- For more information please click here …
6 Reasons to Apply for the OWUSS Scholarship
1. The Supportive Ocean Community
You will be immersed in a community of wonderful, inspiring and knowledgeable people ready to help and support you.
2. Propels Your Underwater Career
The scholarship provides huge progression into discovering and helping set up your dream underwater career
3. Explore Our Blue Planet
Experience new places, cultures and communities all over the world
4. Expertise Meets Passion
Join dive professionals and organisations such as PADI, GUE, DAN, TDI etc. that offer exceptional dive training and progression
5. Gear Up for Success
Get kitted head to toe in your own amazing dive gear for all underwater adventures, from polar to tropical diving.
6. Tailored Year of Ocean Passion
Every scholar and scholarship is unique. You have an entire year to focus on your own interests and develop your ocean passions
5 Tips for your OWUSS Scholarship Application
1. Showcase Your Impact: Clearly show how the scholarship will benefit not only you and your career but also contribute to the well-being of our planet and its inhabitants
2. Find Your Unique Spark: Identify and emphasise your niche that makes your application stand out
3. Know the Criteria: Your application is marked on the following criteria so please have a good look! … https://www.owuscholarship.org/scholarships/who-can-apply under ‘Scholarship applicants will be scored based on the following criteria’
4. Every scholar and scholarship is unique: Recognise you have a year to focus and develop your specific interests- whether in expeditions, marine biology, medicine, commercial diving, research, education etc. Show your interests in your application!
5. Your Journey, Your Responsibility: While a supportive team will be there every step of the way, the responsibility to organise, plan, and book your year is down to you.
As my scholarship journey continues, I’m so grateful for this transformative year. The BIGGEST thank you to everyone who is contributing to my growth and guiding me along the way.
The OWUSS Scholarship really does open the gateway to the ocean’s wonders and your own professional development!
A huge thank you to Rolex, the Our World Underwater Scholarship Society, Divers Alert Network and my equipment sponsors Fourth Element, Suunto, Halcyon Dive Systems, Reef Photo and Video and Nauticam. Their continued support, along with the dedication of countless volunteers and hosts, has transformed this incredible opportunity into a reality. I’m excited about the adventures that await in the coming year.
