South Africa International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) Bursary Applications

About SAIMI

As a result of a joint effort between South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) and Nelson Mandela University (NMU), the South Africa International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) was established in 2014, partnering with stakeholders from training institutions, sector education and universities, educational authorities, government, maritime industry and the maritime sector representatives of Africa. 

SAIMI advocates and promotes the maritime industry in South Africa, also it coordinates training, skills, education, research and development, and serves as a knowledge base on maritime matters.

Sindiswa Carol ‘Tu’ Nhlumayo Merit Bursary was created to provide opportunities for women from disadvantaged backgrounds to study and pursue careers in the maritime fields. The bursary was created to recognize the efforts of Sindiswa Nhlumayo, the former Executive Director of SAMSA’s Maritime Excellence Centre.

South Africa International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) Bursary 2022

SAIMI has invited applications for the Sindiswa Carol ‘Tu’ Nhlumayo Merit Bursary programme for the academic year 2022. Black female students will be awarded the bursary towards maritime and related studies (in undergraduate, masters, Honours or PhD level).

Bursary Coverage

The bursary covers all expenses including textbooks, tuition fees, along with meal allowances and subsidized accommodation. 

Eligibility Criteria For The SAIMI Bursary

To qualify, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

Undergraduate students:

• You must be a citizen of South Africa
• Applicants must be between the ages of 17 and 25
• Female students only
• Applicants must be from a historically disadvantaged group (including Black Africans, Indians, and Coloureds as stated in the 2003 Black Economic Empowerment Act.)
• You must have completed Matriculation or be in the process of completing it
• Applicants must be studying toward a full-time maritime-related undergraduate degree or have been admitted to study for one
• You must be studying at a South African tertiary institution or be provisionally accepted to study there
• Students currently studying must achieve an average of 70% overall (academic progress will be taken into consideration)
• Matric must be completed with A and B symbols
• Your family income must fall into the “missing middle” range (earnings of your parents must be between the range of R350 000 and R600 000 a year)

Honours and Masters students:

• You must be a citizen of South Africa
• Applicant must be female
• Applicants must be from a historically disadvantaged group (including Black Africans, Indians, and Coloureds as stated in the 2003 Black Economic Empowerment Act.)
• Applicant must be pursuing a maritime-related degree
• You must be enrolled at an accredited tertiary institution of South Africa
• At least one year of study must have been completed (academic progress will be taken into account)
• At undergraduate level, you must achieve a minimum average of 70%, while at honours level, the minimum average is 65%.
• Your family income must fall into the “missing middle” range (earnings of your parents must be between the range of R350 000 and R600 000 a year)

PhD students:

In addition to the all above criteria set for honours and masters students (other than the average score), you must fulfill the following criteria:

• Your overall average must be at least 60% when you complete your Master’s degree

How to Apply For The SAIMI Bursary?

You need to download and complete the SAIMI Bursary Application Form 2022:

Note: please read all the terms and conditions given on the application before applying 

Documents Required

Applicants are required to submit the below mentioned supporting documents together with their completed application form:

For Undergraduate Students:

• Document of identification (certified copy)
• Certificate of completion of Matriculation (certified copy)
• If you are a Matric student, your most recent results (certified copy)
• If you are currently studying, a certified copy of your academic transcript
• Provisional acceptance letter from the tertiary institution (on their letterhead)
• If you are already registered, the official tuition fee and textbook quotation (on the letterhead of the institution) (if you haven’t registered yet, please do so after registering)
• ID documents of parents or guardians or in case of deceased parents, death certificate (all certified copies)
• Household income proof of parents or guardians (a payslip if employed, an affidavit if unemployed, and pension or grant proof, if applicable)
• Letter of motivation (500 words maximum)

For Honours and Masters students:

• Document of identification (certified copy)
• Certified copy of all relevant academic transcripts and qualifications document
• Provisional acceptance letter from the tertiary institution (on letterhead of the institution)
• If you are already registered, the official tuition fee and textbook quotation (on the letterhead of the institution)
• ID documents of parents or guardians or in case of deceased parents, death certificate (all certified copies)
• Household income proof of parents or guardians (a payslip if employed, an affidavit if unemployed, and pension or grant proof, if applicable)
• A motivational paper describing one of the research topics (800 words maximum in pdf format)

For PhD Students:

Same as for Honours and Masters students.

You must submit your applications via email to: info@saimi.co.za

The subject line of the email should read “SAIMI Bursary Application 2022”

Closing Date Of The SAIMI Bursary

The last date of application is 28 February Annually

Contact Details Of The Bursar

For any questions about this bursary programme, you can directly contact the South Africa International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) at:

Email address: info@saimi.co.za
Telephone no.: 041 504 4038

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