SCHOLARSHIPS

The SMF-MEL Maritime Scholarship (for Postgrads)

The SMF-MEL Maritime Scholarship is a joint collaboration between the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) and the Center for Maritime Economics and Logistics (MEL) of Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

The Scholarship epitomizes and solidifies the good and long-standing cooperation between the SMF and MEL, and aims to attract young outstanding talent to the maritime industry as well as to raise awareness on the importance of maritime transport for the global economy and international trade. The SMF-MEL Scholarship is being offered for the Master of Science (MSc) in Maritime Economics and Logistics (MEL), conducted by Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

Two scholarships will be offered. Each scholarship will cover the following:

a.        The full tuition fee at Erasmus University Rotterdam;

b.        A one time return economy airfare as well as an allowance to help defray living costs in The Netherlands.

The scholarship is awarded based on merit.

Eligibility
Applicants for the scholarship should have studied at the Singapore Management University (SMU) and the National University of Singapore (NUS). In addition, they should have a history of outstanding academic results and a good record of co-curricular activities. A keen interest in contributing to the maritime industry is an advantage. MEL eligibility criteria and admissions procedures are applicable, as described in this website.

The scholarship is only open to Singaporeans with at least a Second Upper Honours degree.

Commitment of obligation
The successful applicant will not be required to serve a bond with the SMF upon graduation. However, he/she will be required to indicate commitment to work in the maritime industry in, and/or for the benefit of, Singapore for 3 years upon graduation.

Application for Scholarship
The SMF-MEL Maritime Scholarship is open for application for the academic year commencing November 2006 at the Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Applicants must not hold any other scholarship, bursary or study loan.

Please download the application form and submit it together with the required documents to:

The SMF-MEL Maritime Scholarship
Singapore Maritime Foundation
78 Shenton Way, #13-03
Singapore 079120.

Please indicate on the envelope "Application for The SMF-MEL Maritime Scholarship". The closing date for the academic year 2007/2008 will be announced. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

About Singapore Maritime Foundation
The Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) is a private sector-led organisation that works in partnership with different sectors of the maritime industry and relevant government agencies to promote and develop Singapore as an international maritime centre. Established in January 2004, the SMF is directed by a Board and supported by a permanent secretariat. It has also established an Advisory Panel which comprises industry practitioners.

About the Erasmus Center for Maritime Economics and Logistics
The Erasmus Center for Maritime Economics and Logistics (MEL) is an inter-faculty scheme of Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR). The Center is part of both the Rotterdam School of Economics and the Rotterdam School of Management. The Center's objectives are to offer postgraduate and executive, in-company, educational programmes in Maritime Economics and Logistics and to constitute a focal research point in that field at Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR).

For more information, please contact:

Ms Ivy Wong Manager (Admin) Singapore Maritime Foundation DID: (65) 6325 0225 Email: ivy@sgmf.com.sg

Ms Arlette Geerlings Programme Manager Center for Maritime Economics and Logistics (MEL) Erasmus University Rotterdam DID: (31-10) 408 1443 Email: geerlings@few.eur.nl