About the TETA-WMU Scholarship
This prestigious scholarship supports South Africans employed in the maritime sector to pursue a Master of Science in Maritime Affairs at the World Maritime University (WMU) in Sweden. It is aimed at enhancing skills development and leadership in the maritime industry.
Invitation The Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA) for South African professionals to apply for the TETA-WMU Scholarship for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Due Date: 30 May 2025
Placement: World Maritime University (WMU), Malmö, Sweden
Qualification Funded: MSc in Maritime Affairs
Funding Coverage: Fully funded scholarship
Eligibility Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be academically accepted by WMU
- Be currently employed within the maritime sector in South Africa
- Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the maritime field
- Have been with their current employer for at least 12 months
- Submit a letter of support from their employer, confirming participation and return post-study
- Preference will be given to female candidates and middle managers
Required Documents:
- Completed WMU application for admission (include your Matric certificate)
- Certified ID document
- Certified passport (or certified copy of passport application)
TETA Motivational Statement Download here
- Employer letter of support (confirming study leave and return post-completion)
Application for Financial Support from
- (to be completed by employer and emailed to msc@wmu.se )
How to apply:
Click here to apply for the TETA-WMU Scholarship 2026
- Application for Financial Support form completed by your employer (available here – to be emailed to msc@wmu.se )
Signed Terms and Conditions of the Scholarship download here
Note: documents that are not submitted on the WMU online application must be submitted via email to msc@wmu.se
In the field asking where you heard about the scholarship, click here
Submit all additional documents not uploaded through the online system to: msc@wmu.se
Contact the Scholarship Provider
Ms Wanangwa Munthali – WanangwaM@teta.org.za
Apply before 30 May 2025 to take advantage of this life-changing opportunity to study abroad and contribute meaningfully to South Africa’s maritime sector.
