Giving back through adventure with our life-changing bursary at Blue Ocean Dive Resort.
Looking for a life-changing opportunity that empowers youth through real-world skills, adventure, and purpose? At Blue Ocean Dive Resort, we’re not just passionate about the ocean, we’re passionate about people. Our Bursary Work Programme gives South African youth the chance to rewrite their futures, one dive at a time. 🌟
Read on to discover how our fully funded internship could be the turning point for someone ready to live boldly and dream bigger!
💙 What Is the Blue Ocean Bursary Work Programme?
The Blue Ocean Bursary Work Programme is a 3-year, all-inclusive internship designed to take two young, passionate individuals from zero scuba experience to fully qualified Dive Masters. No prior diving knowledge is needed, just a love for adventure and a hunger to grow! 🐠
🎯 Here’s what makes it special:
- Fully sponsored scuba training (valued at over R250,000!)
- Accommodation & meals covered for 3 years
- A safe, nurturing environment on the breathtaking Aliwal Shoal in Umkomaas
- Real job experience, life skills, and career pathways into marine biology, commercial diving, tourism, and more
Whether you’re fresh out of school, feeling stuck, or just need a second chance, this is for you.
🔍 Why We Started This Programme
We believe that true transformation comes from opportunity. So many talented young people in South Africa never get the chance to unlock their potential due to financial or social barriers.
This bursary programme is our way of giving back, investing in futures, and making waves that ripple far beyond our dive site. 🌊
We’re not just training divers, we’re shaping leaders, building communities, and creating global citizens of the ocean world.
🐬 What You Can Expect Over 3 Years
📅 Year 1: Training & Transformation
- Learn to dive from scratch (Open Water to Dive Master)
- Personal development and teamwork
- Access to mentors and ocean pros
💼 Years 2 & 3: Experience & Empowerment
- Work at our resort as a dive professional
- Earn an income
- Gain hospitality, guiding, and customer service experience
- Help train the next wave of divers
You’ll walk away not only with qualifications but also global career options in:
- Marine research
- Yachting
- Eco-tourism
- Commercial diving
- Underwater photography & media
✍️ How to Apply for the 2025 Intake
📩 Email: gary@blueoceandive.co.za
📅 Deadline: 15 May 2025
Please include:
- A short bio about yourself
- A motivation: Why are you the perfect fit?
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an Open Week where you’ll get a taste of life on the coast, meet our team, and dive right into the experience. At the end of the week, two interns will be selected for the 2025 programme.
💡 Why This Matters – And Why You Should Share It
Whether you’re someone looking for purpose, or you know someone who just needs that one chance, this is the call to adventure. 📣
We’re ready to change lives, are you ready to help us? Share this with your network and be part of the journey.
🌍 Follow the Journey – Become Part of Something Bigger
The Blue Ocean Bursary isn’t just a training programme, it’s a movement.
Every year, we open our doors, our hearts, and our skills to future ocean explorers. It’s more than just scuba, it’s about connection, confidence, and carving a new path.
Follow along, cheer them on, or apply and become the story.