SKILLSFUTURE STUDY AWARDS (SEA TRANSPORT)
WHAT IT IS
The SkillsFuture Study Awards for Sea Transport Sector was set up to encourage and support Singaporeans to develop and deepen specialist skills needed in the Sea Transport sector.
Upon successful application, candidates pursuing any of the maritime-related courses listed below will receive a monetary award of $5,000. This amount of money can be used to defray out-of-pocket expenses associated with the course that they will be taking.
| TRAINING INSTITUTION | PROGRAMME |
|---|---|
| National University of Singapore | Graduate Diploma in Maritime Law & Arbitration Master of Laws (Maritime Laws) |
| Nanyang Technological University | Master of Science in Maritime Studies Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering with Specialisation in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering |
| Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers | Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Tutorship Programme leading to professional Qualifying Examinations |
| Newcastle University | Master of Science in Marine Technology (International) |
| Singapore Maritime Academy | Certificate of Competency Class 1 & 2 Deck Officer Certificate of Competency Class 1 & 2 Marine Engineer Officer |
| STET Maritime Pte Ltd | Hydrographic Surveying Course |
WHO CAN APPLY
- Singaporeans with minimum 2–3 years of work experience in the Sea Transport sub-sectors, namely Port, Shipping, and Maritime Services
- Committed to deepening skills in the sector
- Has track record of contributing to the learning or training of self and/or others
- Attend pre-selected courses listed above that facilitate progression in key Sea Transport sub-sectors
- Provide proof of admission into the selected course of study
- Provide a letter of support or recommendation from current or former employer
- Should be commencing, or currently in the course as at application closing date
- Can be used on top of existing co-funding schemes under the Maritime Cluster Fund – Manpower Development Programme
- Not a current recipient of the Tripartite Maritime Scholarship (TMSS)
- Not a previous recipient of any SkillsFuture Study Award
WHEN TO APPLY
| Application Period for Study Awards | Pre-selected Course Commencement Period |
|---|---|
| Before 31 December 2016 | April 2015 – March 2017 |
Evaluation of the applications will take approximately 8 weeks after the closing date and shortlisted applicants will also be notified.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit the SkillsFuture website to apply. You can also email your enquiries to skillsfuture@mpa.gov.sg.
FIND OUT MORE
- National University of Singapore - Graduate Diploma in Maritime Law & Arbitration
- National University of Singapore - Master of Laws
- SkillsFuture - Skills Framework for Sea Transport
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