August 31, 2026
Zale Parry Scholarship
Direct application
$6,000
1 winner
Eligibility
Major
Biology Life Sciences
Education level
Graduate
About this scholarship
Certified divers enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate academic program or accredited field work focused on undersea exploration, marine conservation, hyperbaric medical research, or diving equipment technology may apply.
One recipient receives a $6,000 scholarship plus a $500 travel voucher to attend the Scholarship Presentation Ceremony, awarded annually by the Academy of Underwater Arts and Sciences.
Submit a resume, a 500-word essay on career goals, two letters of recommendation, and photocopies of diving certification cards by mail.
The award encourages future generations of divers to carry on Zale Parry's legacy in ocean exploration.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- 500-word career-goals essay explaining use of grant funds
- two recommendation letters from experts
- photocopies of diving certification cards
- mailed application packet
- Two (2) letters of recommendation from experts such as college professors who can vouch for credentials and academic achievements
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Photocopies of all diving certification cards
- Eligibility: resident of US or Canada, certified scuba diver, currently enrolled in a Masters graduate school program in a diving field of study (Aquatic Biology/Ecology/Marine Science, Marine Conserv
- Candidate biographical info (name, address, contact, DOB, place of birth, gender, marital status) and nominator contact info
- Application packet must be mailed (postal submission); selected scholar must attend the NOGI banquet to accept the award
- Deadline: postmarked by August 31
- Selected scholar must attend the NOGI banquet to accept the award.