African Marine Solutions (AMSOL) is inviting South African students to apply for its Bursary Programme for the 2025 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 30 September 2024
Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields:
- Bachelor of Marine Engineering
- Bachelor of Nautical Science
- Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (Desk Officers)
The bursary will provide cover for tuition fees, as a minimum. The bursary may also provide cover for the following expenses: textbooks and accommodation in residence – depending on availability of funds and the students personal circumstances. Students will be required to pay for their own registration fees.
Once students have graduated, they may be required to take up employment with AMSOL – this will be at the discretion of the company and based on operational requirements.
Shortlisted/ successful candidates will be contacted within 2 months after the bursary closing date – if you do not receive any feedback by then, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must have completed Matric or be currently be in Matric
- You must achieve a minimum result of 60% or Level 5 for English in Matric
- You must achieve a minimum result of 60% or Level 5 for Mathematics in Matric
- You must achieve a minimum result of 60% or Level 5 for Physical Science in Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards one of the qualifications listed above, in 2025
- You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited University or SAMSA-accredited training facility
- You must NOT be in receipt of any other bursary funding for the 2025 academic year (i.e you must be un-bonded)
How to apply
Students who meet all of the above eligibility criteria, may apply by submitting clear copies of the following supporting documentation (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- Grade 11 final school report and Matric latest results (if currently in Matric)
- Matric certificate (if completed Matric)
- Most recent academic results/ transcripts (if currently studying)
- Proof of application at a tertiary institution for the 2025 academic year
- Curriculum Vitae, with contactable references
- Motivational letter to support your application
Note: there is no application form for this bursary – students need only submit the above documents to apply.
Applications must be submitted via email to: [email protected]
(Insert the words “2025 Bursary Committee” in the email subject line).