Adam Ravetch

Region:
North America
Scholar Date:
1985

Accomplished cinematographer and director, Adam Ravetch believes his year as a Rolex Scholar was a launching pad for his prolific career making wildlife films. His professional achievements include projects with National Geographic TV, co-directing “Arctic Tale” for Paramount Studios, sequence cinematography for “Earth” from DisneyNature, and many more fascinating assignments. In Adam’s own words, the Rolex – OWUSS Scholarship “was definitely a game changer.”

Current and Past Scholars :
OW-USS Past Scholars

Erin McFadden

Region: Europe Scholar Date: 2011 to 2012 Erin McFadden, 21, was born and raised in the Scottish coastal town of Dunbar and has always found the sea a source of fascination and contentment. Currently a final

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OW-USS Past Scholars

Jeff Hester

Region: North America Scholar Date: 2013 Jeff Hester, 24, was born in Anaheim, California, and moved to Portland, Oregon, when he was 10 years old. He developed a love for the water early on and would

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OW-USS Past Scholars

Stefan Andrews

Region: Australasia Scholar Date: 2013 Stefan Andrews, 24, grew up in sunny South Australia where the ocean played a major role influencing his life from an early age. Scuba diving instantly captivated his attention and extended

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