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12 Scholarships to become licensed deck officers-apply thru June 30


If you’ve dreamed of working as a mate or captain aboard one of our ferries, we’ve got a great opportunity for you. We’re looking for 12 people – no maritime experience required – to offer a full-ride scholarship with the with the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies to become licensed deck officers. The application period for this two-year apprenticeship program opens tomorrow, June 1, and closes Sunday, June 30. The program begins in February 2025. Each scholarship is worth over $100,000, which includes a $200 per day stipend for each day of training aboard one of our ferries.

More info: https://www.mitags.org/maritime…/wsf-program/

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