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Johannesburg, South Africa (ADV) – The South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) has launched a new Maritime Education Scholarship to empower young black women passionate about maritime studies.
Called the "Carol Nhlumayo" Merit Award from Sindiswa, the scholarship is open to young black women who want to qualify for a South African university to develop their career prospects in the maritime sector.
According to SAMSA, head of the Center for Maritime Excellence at this institution, the late Nhlumayo played a pioneering role in promoting the development of maritime skills in South Africa, including by strengthening the power of women in the sector, and advocated for the creation of SAIMI. .
The Sindiswa Carol 'Tu' Nhlumayo Merit Scholarship is offered for marine, marine or other undergraduate and postgraduate studies at all tertiary institutions in South Africa. The scholarship is open to South African black women (African, colored and Indian) under 35 years of age.
In 2013, Nhlumayo was the recipient of the Oliver Top Empowerment Award for Best Public Servant. At the time of her death in 2016, at the age of 45, she was enrolled in the Ph.D. in Maritime Affairs from the World Maritime University in Sweden.
Recipients of the Sindiswa Carol 'Tu' Nhlumayo Merit Scholarship will have the full cost of tuition and textbooks. They will also have the opportunity to attend SAIMI conferences and other sea-related events, as well as participate in organized organizations for women in the maritime and scientific fields.
The fellowship is available for a wide variety of fields related to the marine sector, including marine engineering, oceanography, logistics, shipping, oceans governance, environmental law, geological sciences, zoology and marine ecology.
SAIMI Project Director, Odwa Mtati, said the grant was intended to preserve the legacy of the late Nhlumayo by encouraging the significant contribution of women to the maritime sector, and in particular to enhancing the participation of young black women.
"Her role has been instrumental in promoting women's participation in the maritime sector," said Mtati.
During his stay at SAMSA, Nhlumayo launched the National Cadet Program, which allows South African marine students to obtain professional qualification for a career in the global marine industry.
"She has also played a crucial role in the creation of SAIMI, and the scholarship program on her behalf pays tribute to her contribution to building South Africa's skills in ocean economics," she added. Mtati.
Sobantu Tilayi, SAMSA operations manager, urged women to join this initiative in Nhlumayo's honor.
"We thank SAIMI for recognizing the legacy and role that Sindiswa played in building the human capacity of the South African maritime industry," he said.
The South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI), the most recent institution in the country to whom it is entrusted; national cadet training program, is at the origin of the initiative announced two months ago.
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The deadline for applications for the scholarship program is December 10th. To apply, download the form from the SAIMI website.
© Bur-csa – N.A / From our regional correspondent Mkhululi Chimoio – African Daily Voice (ADV) – Follow us on twitter : @ADVinfo_eng
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