College of the Sea

Primarily aimed at the qualified mariner who wishes to gain a higher academic qualification in the maritime field (eg: BEng or BSc in Maritime Engineering or Operations, and in some cases for Diploma courses eg Marine Surveying) leading to a broader career in the maritime sector.

In special circumstances a Worcester scholarship may be granted to a seafarer aiming for a higher professional qualification where there is no support from the employer.

The Marine Society, on behalf of Nautilus UK, administers the John William Slater Scholarship for serving ratings aspiring to their first Officer of the Watch certificate of competency.

Scholarships are currently worth up to £15,000 and can be used to offset the direct costs of obtaining the certificate of competency through any of the UK nautical colleges.

Candidates will be required to complete an application form and provide references and a CV.

For those undertaking the full-time OOW course and "off pay" for that period, further financial assistance may be available through:-

The Merchant Navy Training Provider
Merchant Navy Training Board
Chamber of Shipping
12 Carthusian Street
London EC1M 6EZ

tel 020 7417 2800

Interest-free loans may be available from The Marine Society to help offset the costs of attending vocational courses or studying at colleges for professional advancement.

The principal beneficiaries are those studying for certificates of competency.

Loans are normally limited to a maximum of £3,000 and become repayable over a period of 24 months starting four months after completion of the course of study.

The Merchant Navy Training Provider at the Merchant Navy Training Board also has funds from the government SmarT funding scheme to help seafarers. Beneficiaries are unemployed seafarers who do not have company support to attain higher professional qualifications or revalidate their certificates to STCW95.

Applications to:

Merchant Navy Training Provider
Chamber of Shipping
12 Carthusian Street
London
EC1M 6EZ
Telephone 020 7417 2800

Selection

All applications will be considered on their merits and will require supporting references and confirmation of college places.

Applicants must demonstrate their commitment to the sea services and maritime related industries with a clear vision of their intended career path.

All applications (with the exception of MN Training Provider funding) must be made on a standard application form obtainable from The Marine Society.

Informal enquiries are encouraged.

Scholarships and financial assistance issues are dealt with at The Marine Society & Sea Cadets by Ian Smith telephone 020 7654 7000

A booklet giving further information and incorporating an application form is available. Please request this using our online enquiry form