Merchant Navy War Memorial Fund (MNWMF) Annual AMC Scholarships
The scholarships are provided to commemorate the service and sacrifice of the Australian Merchant Navy during WWI & WWII and as a reminder to younger generations of the very significant role played by the Australian Merchant Navy, on behalf of our nation.
They also highlight the invaluable day to day contribution that seafarers make to international trade and the Australian / World economy. In this regard the Scholarships serve to acknowledge the many hardships faced by seafarers today.
The MNWMF provides six (6) scholarships annually. The funding of the Merchant Navy War Memorial Fund Scholarship commenced in 2008 and by the end of 2021, 51 scholarships will have been awarded, providing $127,500, to AMC students.
Eligibility
MNWMF Scholarships are available to students who are undertaking marine-related courses at the Australian Maritime College at undergraduate level and who demonstrate financial need.
Applicants should be an Australian citizen or holder of a Humanitarian Visa and enrolled in one of the following AMC courses:
OCEAN SEAFARING
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Marine Engineering)
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Nautical Science)
MARITIME OPERATIONS AND COASTAL SEAFARING
- Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)
- Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal)
- Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating)
- Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine Engineering Class 3 Near Coastal)
The MNWMF Scholarships are one of over 20 different scholarship types available to AMC students. The AMC scholarship program is vitally important and without financial assistance many students never begin their higher education journey. Scholarships remove both the social and financial barriers to commencing study and encourage young people to aspire to a meaningful career in their chosen maritime field. The value of any scholarship is much greater than its monetary value – each scholarship celebrates a student’s ability to succeed and gives the recipient confidence to pursue their career aspirations. We maintain close communication with our recipients.
VALUE
$3,500 per semester x six (6) Scholarships ($21,000 Annually)
APPLICATIONS & CLOSING DATES
There are two application rounds for scholarships and bursaries every year:
FOR SEMESTER 1
Applications close strictly by 22 MARCH each year for courses commenced at the start of the year.
FOR SEMESTER 2
Applications close strictly by 30 SEPTEMBER each year for courses commenced in Semester 2.
Applicants apply online prior to closing date. Applications cannot be submitted after closing date. As applicants will be assessed on the quality of application, all questions should be answered in full.
Apply via the scholarships website:
https://www.amc.edu.au/study/scholarships/merchant-navy-war-memorial-fund-scholarship
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