27/01/2018
"About"...update
SMITHS ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP - SAS
As a personal friend of Will Smith and Graham W Smith and knowing their passion for diving, shallow or deep, reefs, wrecks, pot holes and caves/mines, I decided to forge something meaningful in their honour.
The Scholarship, is in memory of two of our friends both called Smith and we all miss them very much.
Many people enjoy diving, but not as many can say they share the same passion, enthusiasm, dedication and energy these two lovely guys brought into diving, not just for themselves but also the people around them.
I will dedicate my time to teach the two successful applicants over a foreseeable future and provide them with as much experience as they want to learn about diving, wherever it takes them. Giving something back, in the spirit and enthusiasm of those we miss.
This scholarship is not in pursuit of monitory gain or reward, but simply to remind us that we are what we can become and where you come from is not as important as where you are going.
This scholarship will continue to run for many years, bi-annually looking for new scholars, which may be the term time unless they wish to stay on and further their career.
An outline to some of the courses the scholars will have available:
Open circuit scuba from recreational to technical and cave
Rebreather from recreational to technical and cave
Or all of the above professionally (instructor rating)
Included would be any specialities preferred
Shark conservation activities/ expeditions
Powerboat handling and more ocean/maritime related courses to come in the pipeline.
Complete set of new kit courtesy of my good sponsors, will be supplied and given to them to keep. *
Proviso of the agreement:
Applicants male and female non-qualified divers, 18-25 yrs at the time of application.
In good health and can complete a medical questionnaire, or provide a doctors medical certificate. Complete a Liability of release and Statement of understanding forms.
Photos are taken throughout their scholarship to record their progress, nostalgia and main events, possibly a short blog from time to time.
Accompany mentors to occasional school visits to talk about conservation they've learned and their journey so far.
Be active in beach clean ups.
* The scholars must remain in the academy proactively and complete a minimum duration of 2 years scholarship.
Prospective candidates need to apply in writing to this scholarship page
Please provide a resume of any qualifications you hold, any aptitudes/talents or skills and any pastimes/ hobbies or interests.
Write a short biography of yourself and any ambitions you may have.
Send in a current photo of yourself.
These details can be sent securely and directly to this page and will not be visible to anyone else.
After careful consideration, you will be invited to attend an informal meeting. To meet face to face and ask any further questions on both sides.
The successful candidates will then be required to start in due course... on their inspirational journey.
