OpenFieldAtlantic Commercial Seafarer Diversity Fellowship
Scholarship promoting underrepresented groups, women in maritime, and Indigenous students in commercial marine careers.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Admission offer to a full-time nautical or engineering diploma at The Maritime College.
- English language proficiency
- Standard admission language criteria.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Diversity statement (500 words) on future contributions to Canadian shipping.
- Recommendation letters
- Two community or academic references.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAD $5,000 annual scholarship towards tuition and maritime safety gear
- Application fee
- CAD $100
- Tuition / joining costs
- Credited against first-year institutional tuition
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 10, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official The Maritime College documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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