MaritimeONE Scholarships: 2025 Maritime Talent Pipeline
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TL;DR
MaritimeONE Scholarships (worth up to S$58,000) connect you with leading maritime sponsors, fund diploma or degree studies, and provide internships plus mentorship. Apply between 1 April and 31 May with proof of academic strength and maritime passion.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-13)
- Official Portal: Singapore Maritime Foundation – MaritimeONE Scholarship
- Who It Targets: Singapore Citizens/PRs at ITEs, polytechnics, or universities pursuing maritime, engineering, business, or related disciplines
- Eligibility: Excellent academics, strong CCAs/leadership, clear intent to build a maritime career (undergraduates may apply mid-stream)
- Award Value: Up to S$58,000 per scholar; includes tuition, allowances, and sponsored internships
- Bond: Bond-free, but scholars are groomed for maritime careers with partner organisations
Funding & Opportunities
- Financial support for tuition and compulsory fees (local and overseas programmes).
- Maintenance allowances and book grants (varies by sponsor).
- Internship placements with sponsor companies across shipping, ports, offshore, and maritime services.
- Access to MaritimeONE mentorship network and industry events.
Sponsor Ecosystem
- Sponsored by over 60 maritime organisations: shipping lines (PIL, Maersk, ONE), classification societies (ABS, DNV), ports (PSA, Jurong Port), offshore and bunkering firms, financial institutions, and technology providers.
- Sponsors may provide industry attachments, mentorship, and priority hiring pipelines.
Application Timeline & Process
- 1 Apr – 31 May: Online application via MaritimeONE portal with academic transcripts, resume, and statement of maritime interest.
- June: Shortlisted candidates attend interviews with SMF and sponsor panels.
- July: Scholarship awards announced; scholars matched with sponsor mentors.
Preparation Tips
- Demonstrate maritime exposure (competitions, internships, port visits, maritime CCA, research projects).
- Highlight transferable skills—data analytics, sustainability, engineering design, logistics planning.
- Research sponsor companies to tailor motivation statements and interviews.
- Stay updated on IMC 2030 vision, decarbonisation, and digitalisation trends in maritime.
