Summary: This scholarship provides funding for deserving FSU students to become Scientific Divers. As a Preeminent University, Florida State University (FSU) seeks to increase diversity in STEM programs through this annual diving scholarship that provides funding for an FSU student to become a Scientific Diver. The scholarship will include diving equipment and financial support to complete prerequisite open water certification training, and eventually for AAUS Scientific Diver training with FSU's Academic Diving Program (ADP). Any eligible student may apply for the scholarship and will be considered; however, preference will be given to students from historically underrepresented groups, in accordance with applicable University policies, regulations, and federal and state law.
Funding: Funding has been provided by donations, including receiving funds raised and directed to the FSU Coastal and Marine Laboratory during FSU’s Great Give. Funds will be used to cover all requisite expenses for Scientific Diver training in accordance with the standards of AAUS. If necessary, this will include open water training.
Application Process: Students interested in the FSU Diving Scholarship must submit an application through the FSU Coastal and Marine Laboratory's webpage. The completed application and supporting materials, including a cover letter and letter of recommendation, must be submitted directly through the online system. Completed applications are reviewed for eligibility and completeness and evaluated through a merit review process by members of FSU’s Diving Control Board and the FSU Director of National Fellowships.
Eligible Applicants:
- Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at Florida State University.
- Must be studying a discipline where SCUBA has research applications.
- Must be sponsored by a member of the FSU Faculty.
- Preference will be given to students that maintain a 3.2 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
- While not a requirement, preference will be given to a minority or underrepresented student.
Applications for 2023 are now closed.