This award will support deserving FSU students who are enrolled in scientific programs and with ongoing projects to obtain dive training and access to the equipment needed for open-water certification and AAUS Scientific Diver Certification.

Donations ended on 3/9/2023


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FSUCML Diving Scholarship

Summary: As a Preeminent University, Florida State University (FSU) seeks to increase diversity in diving through the creation of an 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 will be provided by donations, including funds raised and directed to the FSU Coastal and Marine Laboratory during FSU’s annual Great Give on March 8, 2023. Funds will be used to cover all requisite expenses such as lab fees, equipment, and certification costs for Scientific Diver training in accordance with the standards of AAUS. If necessary, this will include Open Water training conducted outside of the auspices of FSU with a nationally recognized certifying body.

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 letter of recommendation and statement of intent, 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.

• Must earn and maintain a minimum 3.2 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

• While not a requirement, preference will be given to students from historically underrepresented groups.

Thank you so much for your donation, which helps us increase inclusivity within the Scientific Diving community and support the research efforts of deserving FSU students.

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Master Diver

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Katie McCormick Faculty/Staff 3/8/2023 11:16 PM
Anonymous Donor Student 3/8/2023 11:04 PM
Peter Scott Alumni Friend 3/8/2023 10:54 PM
Tom Mevers & Marilyn Mevers Alumni Parent 3/8/2023 10:22 PM
Mircea Biagini Parent 3/8/2023 10:20 PM
Durene Gilbert & Terry Faculty/Staff Friend 3/8/2023 10:09 PM
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David Eslinger Alumni 3/8/2023 9:30 PM
Ryan Charles & Courtney Charles Alumni 3/8/2023 9:17 PM
WILLIAM VAN BRUNT & Bonnie Bernau Alumni 3/8/2023 9:06 PM
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Robert Potts Alumni Parent Board Member 3/8/2023 7:58 PM
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Jared and Emily Fuqua Student 3/8/2023 7:10 PM
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Judy Bowers Faculty/Staff 3/8/2023 4:36 PM
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Alexander Swann Student 3/8/2023 4:09 PM
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Michelle Atkinson Alumni Parent 3/8/2023 2:55 PM
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Paula Weaver Alumni 3/8/2023 2:24 PM
Chris and Rachel Peters Alumni Faculty/Staff Board Member 3/8/2023 2:11 PM
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Diana Orrick Faculty/Staff 3/8/2023 1:35 PM
Rebecca Guidice & Carl Parent 3/8/2023 1:34 PM
Markus Huettel Board Member 3/8/2023 1:06 PM
Maranda Marxsen Faculty/Staff 3/8/2023 12:55 PM
Ted Kury & Melissa Kury Parent 3/8/2023 12:54 PM
Robyn Bertram Alumni 3/8/2023 11:58 AM
Wendy Prophet Alumni 3/8/2023 11:45 AM
Gena M Thomas Faculty/Staff 3/8/2023 11:35 AM
Ethan Cissell Alumni 3/8/2023 11:27 AM
Josh Manning Alumni Faculty/Staff 3/8/2023 11:13 AM
Hunter Moore Student 3/8/2023 10:48 AM
Lynn Bertram Alumni 3/8/2023 10:32 AM
Clay Smithers & Kim Smithers Alumni 3/8/2023 10:08 AM
William Porter Alumni 3/8/2023 10:05 AM
Sydney peters Friend 3/8/2023 10:02 AM
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Scott Burgess Faculty/Staff 3/8/2023 9:09 AM
Eric Holmes & Kathy Holmes Faculty/Staff 3/8/2023 8:51 AM
Melanie Welch Faculty/Staff 3/8/2023 8:40 AM
Anonymous Donor Alumni 3/8/2023 8:34 AM
Casey Guynes Faculty/Staff 3/8/2023 7:37 AM
Jodi Kavanaugh Alumni 3/8/2023 7:20 AM
Kristen Guynes Faculty/Staff 3/8/2023 7:17 AM
Samantha Muka Alumni 3/8/2023 7:02 AM
James Boone 3/8/2023 6:36 AM
Frank Reneke Alumni 3/8/2023 5:29 AM
Joel Trexler & Melanie Trexler Alumni Faculty/Staff 3/8/2023 4:05 AM
William Heebink Alumni 3/8/2023 1:08 AM
Maddie Mahood Faculty/Staff Friend 3/8/2023 12:37 AM
Jeff Bauer & Teresa Robson Alumni Parent Faculty/Staff 3/8/2023 12:02 AM

Donations for this project ended on 3/9/2023 12:00 AM

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