Scholarship Donation (Jim McCarthy Scholarship fund)

Honoring a Legacy of Innovation, Service, and Exploration

The Jim McCarthy Scholarship Fund, established through the Man in the Sea Museum, honors the extraordinary life and legacy of James “Jim” McCarthy—a pioneering engineer, decorated veteran, and passionate advocate for undersea exploration and education.

Your donation to this fund helps empower the next generation of engineers, divers, and innovators by providing scholarships to college and Tech School students and children of Military Divers. These scholarships not only ease the financial burden of education but also carry forward Jim’s lifelong mission: to serve others, advance knowledge, and explore the unknown.

Every contribution—large or small—makes a meaningful difference. With your support, we can continue Jim’s legacy of mentorship, curiosity, and commitment to excellence.

Donate today and help shape the future of undersea exploration.
Together, we can ensure that Jim’s spirit of service and innovation lives on in the hearts and minds of tomorrow’s pioneers.

 Your support in the form of a donation to the Institute of Diving would be greatly appreciated. As a 501(C)(3) non- profit organization, we will use your tax-deductible donation to further the goals of the Institute.

Many thanks!