Bahamas - Apply for Scholarship from Port Department

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Procedure

1. Persons interested in accessing scholarship should contact The Bahamas Maritime Authority. Link to Contacts
2. Visit the office and get an application form for scholarship from the relevant department.
3. Complete the application form with appropriate information under relevant sections.
4. Once completed filling the application form, make sure that you have attached all the required supporting documents.
5. Then, submit it in person to the relevant authority at the office.
6. After submission, your application along with the attached documents will be forwarded for further verifications.
7. Once all the internal processes are over, the applicants will be notified with the further instructions regarding the scholarship.
8. Successful candidates will follow a four-year degree programme at the world-renowned State University of New York Maritime College in the United States.
9. Upon completion of the degree, the qualified officers will be expected to serve on board a Bahamian flagged vessel for at least two years.

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Required Documents

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1. Proof of child birth from the Hospital.

Office Locations & Contacts

Nassau Office
Shirlaw House226 Shirley Street
PO Box N-4679
Nassau, Bahamas
Tel.  +1 242 356 5772
Website Link
Contact Link

Eligibility

Young academically sound Bahamians who are keen to train for careers in the Shipping Industry can apply.

Fees

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Validity

The scholarship programme is for a period of four years.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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Instructions

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Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
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Need for the Document

Persons interested in accessing scholarship in the Shipping Industry should apply.

Information which might help

The scholarship is inclusive of tuition, fees, course material, accommodations and transportation costs.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

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