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NAUI is proud to announce that applications are NOW OPEN for the NAUI Diversity Scholarship! This program empowers dive leaders from various backgrounds and regions by providing the tools and resources needed for NAUI Leadership. It’s also a cornerstone of our mission to advance diving practices worldwide and cultivate the next generation of leaders who will carry the torch of high-quality dive training and safety into the future.
Purpose and Vision
The NAUI Diversity Scholarship Program is designed to identify and support talented leaders within the diving community who show extraordinary promise and a deep commitment to advancing NAUI’s global mission. Recognizing the importance of a diverse and global perspective, our scholarship program extends NAUI’s influence across different regions.
By embracing candidates from varied backgrounds and regions, we enrich our community with different viewpoints and experiences, building our global network and outreach to people all over the world. This initiative allows us to connect with new audiences and bring more people into our ever-expanding family.
The Diversity Scholarship Program is a direct reflection of NAUI’s core values. It highlights our dedication to encouraging leadership development and promoting innovation in diving education and practice. By investing in the growth of diverse talents, we are reinforcing our commitment to stay at the forefront of the diving world.
Enhancing Community Engagement
A key aspect of the scholarship program is its ability to foster engagement and collaboration. Recipients often embark on initiatives that positively impact local diving environments.
The most recent recipient, Kamaua Beyete Anum Sadiki, a Divemaster with over 1,500 logged dives and an extensive background in dive leadership, underwater archaeology, and a dedication to heritage preservation—making him an outstanding addition to the NAUI family! You can learn more about Kamau and his mission to reduce drowning rates among African American youth here.
Act Now: Applications Are Open!
We encourage you to join us in this transformative journey. Your involvement can foster a more inclusive and innovative diving community by applying, nominating a peer, or contributing to the scholarship fund. Applications for the NAUI Diversity Scholarship Program remain open until midnight, December 31st. For application details or to contribute, please visit the NAUI Diversity Scholarship webpage.
You can also contribute by purchasing a NAUIx4Ocean Bracelet, where each purchase donates $3 to the NAUI Diversity scholarship!
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