Fostering Leaders in
the Underwater World:

Experience-based Underwater Summer Internships and Year-Long Scholarships.

Important update regarding 2026 Scholarships

After considerable thought and discussion, the Society is suspending Scholarship awards in all three regions - North America, Europe, and Australasia - for 2026.  In the interim, we encourage you to consider one of our amazing internships. The Internship program will continue as usual with the application period opening on December 1, 2025.

OWUSS is taking this time to review the mission and goals of the Society and determine the best path forward.  As we do so, we will seek enhanced engagement with our alumni, hosts, sponsors, and other interested parties.

For more information about the Our World-Underwater Scholarship Society, to make a much-appreciated donation, or to inquire about becoming a sponsor, please visit our website at www.owuscholarship.org, or email us at info@owuscholarship.org.

2025 Our World Underwater Scholars

Daniela Talamantes

North America

Milja Westerberg

Europe

2025 Interns

Caden V. Delano

Dr. Lee H. Somers American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) Scientific Diving Internship

Imogen Parker

Dr. Jamie L King Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) Marine Conservation Internship

Larkin Garden

National Park Service Research Internship

Lily Moore

American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) Mitchell Scientific Diving Research Internship

Anna Krylova

Dr. Glen H. Egstrom Divers Alert Network (DAN) Diver’s Health and Safety Outreach Internship

Jemma Paradise

Paul L. Schutt Underwater Photography Internship