Mary Bennett was one of the founding members of East Coast Masters Diving. In 2018, Mary was inducted into the International Masters Swimming Hall of Fame. She was, and continues to be, an inspiration to all Masters divers. In her honor, East Coast Masters Diving offers the Mary Bennett Memorial Diving Scholarship.

This scholarship enables divers needing economic support to further develop their diving skills and competitive experience. The program encourages adults, including senior citizens, to discover or re-discover the benefits and joy of springboard diving. ECMD keeps Masters divers and diving coaches engaged and practicing regularly, allowing them to stay fit and healthy in preparation for regional, national and international competition.

Eligibility

• Must apply by April 15 of each year
• Can be any age and ability
• Must demonstrate need
• Must be for a specific amount and purpose; e.g. to dive in a meet, club or lessons

Selection

• All applications should be reviewed by the coaches and the Board
• A recommendation for an award to a candidate should be made to the Board
• The Board should approve the recommendation

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Information and application materials are available for download here.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions, via our site contact form.