Our World Underwater Scholarship Society

(Dive Travel Business News - September 7, 2010) -- For more than 35 years, the Our World-Underwater Scholarship Society and Rolex have fostered the development of future leaders of the underwater environment and are now calling out for new applicants to be considered for the 2011 Scholarships.

Currently, there are three Rolex Scholarships: North America, Europe, and Australasia. During their scholarship year, three deserving recipients have the opportunity to travel internationally and learn from the world's leading experts in conservation, underwater photography, maritime archaeology, marine engineering and other related fields.

Each of the three scholarship recipients will be presented with a Rolex Submariner Date timepiece at a special event held on April 16, 2011 at the iconic Explorers Club in New York City.

Applications are now being accepted for qualified candidates between the ages of 21 and 26, have high academic standing and achieved Rescue Diver or equivalent certification. Further information can be found at the Our World Underwater Scholarship website.  

Deadline for 2011 North American and European Scholarships is December 31, 2010. Deadline for 2011 Australasian Scholarship is January 31, 2011. The organization also offers numerous internships and application deadline is January 31, 2011 for 2011 intern opportunities. Visit the Our World Underwater Scholarship Society.

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