Grants to attend scientific diving courses in 2025

The Onni Talas Foundation is kindly offering scholarships for students. These scholarships are intended for students enrolled at any Finnish University to gain entry level dive training with the intention of applying it in scientific diving.

Foundations of Scientific Diving Scholarships

Intended for students enrolled at any Finnish University to gain entry level dive training with the intention of applying it in scientific diving. These scholarship cover the course fees for the Foundations of Scientific Diving program which allows student to attend the full Occupational Scientific Diver of successful completion.

Applications are open until Jan 15th 2025.

The recipients of these will be chosen based on an application containing:

  • a motivational letter 
  • academic CV

Applicants will be required to attend a practical in water assessment day in Helsinki area as part of application.

Please send your application in English as a single pdf-file to Edd Stockdale (edward.stockdale@helsinki.fi).

 

Occupational Scientific Diver Scholarship

Five scholarships (5000€) are available for any student enrolled or enrolling at a Finnish University at any level looking to complete the Occupational Scientific Diver. The scholarship covers the course fees and a contribution towards living expenses during the course.

Application period open until January 10th 2025. 

The recipients of the grants will be chosen based on a free-form application, including:

  • contact details
  • a motivational letter 
  • academic CV 
  • diving qualifications (or statement of intention of getting training)
  • number of logged dives and 
  • number of cold water dives (<10C) or dry suit dives. 

Applicants that meet the requirements will be invited for interview (in person or remote) during process. 

Please send your application in English as a single pdf-file to Edd Stockdale (edward.stockdale@helsinki.fi). 

 

Occupational Scientific Diver Participation Scholarship 

Eight scholarships (3500€) are available for any student enrolled or enrolling at a Finnish University at any level looking to complete the Occupational Scientific Diver. The scholarship covers a proportion of the course fees for the program and accommodation for the program

Application period open until January 10th 2025 

The recipients of the grants will be chosen based on a free-form application, including:

  • contact details
  • a motivational letter 
  • academic CV 
  • diving qualifications (or statement of intention of getting training)
  • number of logged dives and 
  • number of cold water dives (<10C) or dry suit dives. 
  • 2 Reference letters from academic or related professional associates to support your ability to complete the program and personal traits that make you suited for the scholarship

Please send your application in English as a single pdf-file to Edd Stockdale (edward.stockdale@helsinki.fi).

STUDENTS CAN ONLY APPLY FOR ONE OF THE OCCUPATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS