Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA) Scholarships in Maritime Studies for South African Students 2022/2023

The Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA), a SETA within the transport sector under the Department of Higher Education and Training, invites employed South African nationals to apply for full scholarships for studies in MSc or PhD in Maritime Affairs.

Application Deadline: 7th May 2022

Eligible Countries: South Africa

To Be Taken At (Country): World Maritime University (WMU) in Sweden, Malmo.

Type: Masters, PhD

Eligibility for Transport Education and Training Authority Scholarships: 

• South African students are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.
• Only applicants who are accepted by WMU will be eligible for funding.

WMU admits students who are already established in careers in the maritime field. The Admissions Board will consider only those applicants who meet the following general entrance requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent university qualification

or

• The highest grade certificate of competency for unrestricted service as a master mariner or chief engineer, or equivalent maritime qualifications

and

• Substantial, directly relevant professional experience
• Competence in the English language, demonstrated by an internationally recognized standard test (See the full English language requirements on the next page)
• Computer competence (at least the ability to use Microsoft Office)

Number of Awards: Not specified

Value of Transport Education and Training Authority Award: Some fellowships cover the cost of a full fellowship, and may or may not cover the additional cost of the English & Study Skills Programme. Others provide only the University Fee.

Duration of Program: 14-month Standard Programme

How to Apply for Transport Education and Training Authority Scholarship:

• Complete WMU application for admission (please attach your Matric certificate showing a pass in English)
• A certified copy of your passport or your application for a passport
• A certified copy of your ID
• TETA Motivational Statement
• A letter of support from your current employer, confirming that you may undertake the programme and will be allowed to return to employment after completing programme (sabbatical/unpaid leave could be considered)
• Your employer should complete the Application for Financial Support form and send to msc@wmu.se
• Signed Terms and Conditions for the Scholarship

All documents not submitted with the WMU online application for admission should be submitted to msc@wmu.se. TETA will consider for funding only the applicants who submit all the required documents.

Visit the Program Webpage for Details