Diving scholarship up for grabs
Leave the rat race behind… become a dive instructor?
A PADI training package worth almost five grand is up for grabs in another ‘leave the rat race behind’ competition.
Scuba + Outdoor of Cannock, Staffs is behind the Scuba Professional Scholarship Award 2011.
In conjunction with Beuchat, the Award includes a full PADI Scuba Training Package worth over 2000 pounds, courtesy of the SCUBApursuits Training Team.
The winner will also receive Beuchat dive gear worth over two grand, and PADI training manuals worth a further nine hundred quid.
SCUBAPursuits said: “Imagine waking up every day, opening the curtains and breathing in the fresh sea air and looking out over the crystal clear waters of your office.
“Yes, we said office, well for the lucky winner of the Scuba Professional Scholarship Award 2011 that dream could well become a reality!”
To enter you need to submit a photo and no more than 200 words explaining why you deserve the opportunity to ‘change your life.’ Apply by 7th October 2011 via email to scholarship2011@scubapursuits.com.


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