One of the greatest rewards we pirates receive is seeing our recipients continue to enjoy diving. Sometimes that is not always financially feasible for some of our recipients.

To recognize our past recipients’ desire to continue the adventure, three pirate families have created individual Dive Pirate Scholarships to encourage their journey and keep them engaged with the crew.

Scholarship submissions open October 1, 2024.

Brandes Family Scholarship

The Brandes Family Scholarship aims to provide a deserving past recipient of the Dive Pirates Foundation and his/her buddy the financial means to enjoy another Dive Pirates Foundation annual dive trip.

Click read more to learn the story behind the Brandes Family and how to apply for this scholarship.

Bert and Ann Shearer Scholarship

The Bert and Ann Shearer Scholarship aims to provide a deserving U.S. Veteran and past recipient of the Dive Pirates Foundation the financial means for air travel, resort, and diving during the Dive Pirates Foundation annual trip. 

Click read more to learn about the motivation behind Bert and Ann Shearer’s legacy and how to apply.

Suzy Fago Memorial Scholarship

Suzy’s desire through the Suzy Fago Memorial Scholarship was to support more women divers; either a deserving current female Dive Pirate recipient or a past female recipient certified by DPF to go on another dive trip.

Click read more to learn about the motivation behind Suzy’s legacy and how to apply.