The Transport Education Training Authority (TETA) and the World Maritime University (WMU) offer a fully funded scholarship program.
TETA is a South African SETA responsible for training and skills development in the Transport Sector.
WMU, established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), specializes in maritime and ocean-related studies.
Program Overview:
The scholarship is for a MSc in Maritime Affairs at WMU in Sweden, Malmö.
Duration: 14 months (September 2023 to November 2024).
Divided into three phases: Foundation Studies, Specialization Studies, and Dissertation.
Eligibility Requirements:
South African citizenship.
Academic acceptance by WMU.
Currently employed with the same employer for at least 12 months.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in the South African maritime sector.
Consent from the current employer to participate and return to work after completion.
Preference for female candidates and middle managers.
Application Process:
Online application through the WMU Scholarship Application portal.
Required documents: completed WMU application for admission, certified copies of ID documents and passports, TETA Motivational Statement, letter of support from the employer, Application for Financial Support form, and signed Terms and Conditions of the Scholarship.
Closing date: 5 May
Contact Information:
Contact person: Ms Wanangwa Munthali.
Email: WanangwaM@teta.org.za.
Conclusion:
The TETA & WMU Scholarship Program offers South Africans in the maritime sector the opportunity to pursue a MSc in Maritime Affairs at WMU.
Interested individuals should review the eligibility criteria and submit their applications before the closing date.
For more information or queries, contact Ms. Wanangwa Munthali at the provided email address.
