ABOUT THE COMPANY – UKZN & EMC
The Unit of Maritime Law and Maritime Studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is a department within the School of Law that offers full-time and part-time study opportunities in Maritime Studies. It works closely with the UKZN School of Accounting, Economics, and Finance. The department offers qualifications such as Master of Commerce (MComm) in Maritime Studies, Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) in Maritime Studies, and LLM in Maritime Law.
The EThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC) is a non-profit company that aims to support and promote the maritime industry in Durban, South Africa.
ABOUT THE UKZN ETHEKWINI MARITIME CLUSTER BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The UKZN Ethekwini Maritime Cluster Bursary is available for students pursuing Masters or PhD research in Maritime at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Unit of Maritime Law and Maritime Studies.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE UKZN EMC BURSARY
To be eligible for the bursary, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Studying or accepted to study at the University of KwaZulu-Natal for Masters or PhD research in Maritime
- Interest in maritime studies
- Preference given to candidates from previously disadvantaged groups, but all candidates with an interest in maritime studies may apply.
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE UKZN ETHEKWINI MARITIME CLUSTER BURSARY
To apply for the bursary, applicants must submit the following documents:
- Full Curriculum Vitae
- Covering letter explaining why you want to conduct research in maritime
- Draft research proposal on a maritime topic
- Full academic record to date
- Progress report from your supervisor (if already enrolled for Masters or PhD)
- Proof of acceptance at the University of KwaZulu-Natal for Masters or PhD in maritime (if enrolling for the first time)
Applications must be submitted to Ms Veronica Peter (at the UKZN Maritime Studies Unit), via email at: peterv@ukzn.ac.za
(Insert the words “Ethekwini Maritime Cluster Bursary Application” in the email subject line).
CLOSING DATE FOR THE UKZN EMC BURSARY
The closing date for the bursary application is 31 October. Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted.
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries regarding the bursary program, applicants can contact Ms Veronica Peter at the UKZN Maritime Studies Unit via email at peterv@ukzn.ac.za. Please include “Ethekwini Maritime Cluster Bursary Query” in the subject line of the email.
