In contrast to hurdles and struggles of a regular maritime cadet, the Norwegian Shipowners Association (NSA) cadets under the NSA Scholarship program will enjoy a guaranteed support and benefits from the program right from the start. Full support is given to the individuals who qualified for a slot in the NSA scholarship program after a rigorous selection process done by the partner schools and the program itself to the potential cadets who will be part of this prestigious maritime scholarship.
This has been a long running maritime scholarship dating back to 1992 when it first sponsored cadets from the Philippines to serve in the Norwegian owned ships. Up until now, the NSA scholarship program is up and running and changed the lives of more than 5,000 men and women who were part of the program. Do you want to avail of this life-changing opportunity? Here’s how:
How and where to apply for NSA scholarship?
In order for you to start the application, you can inquire to these partner schools who will cater the cadets under the NSA scholarship program.
- University of Cebu – Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue – A.C. Cortes Ave., Looc, Mandaue City
- Davao College of Southern Philippines – Tigatto Road, Buhangin, Davao City
Once you will decide to apply and pursue a maritime career and planning to avail for the NSA scholarship program, gather first the qualification requirements and must be:
- 17-23 years old on or before 30th of April
- Graduates of Senior High School (K-12)
- Existing college students and tertiary level graduates
- Physically and Mentally Fit
- Natural Born Filipino Citizen
- Single
- No derogatory records or was convicted / accused of any crime of moral turpitude
RELATED: List of Maritime Senior High Schools
Have you qualified for the requirements above? If Yes, lets proceed to the selection process. The school will conduct the selection process to applicants as per NSA selection process.
Benefits of being an NSA scholar..
Once you will be enrolled into the program, you will enjoy the benefits like the previous NSA cadet before you. Here are some:
- BS Degree in Marine Transportation or Marine Engineering
- Scholarship in a prestigious maritime university (NSA partner schools)
- Free board and lodging during the scholarship period
- Opportunities to travel worldwide
- A meaningful leadership, character and career development training program.
You will be assisted or instructed on what things to be done, what things to accomplish so that you will not be lost. Upgrading, leadership and technical courses and seminars are also provided by the program to accelerate learning to the cadets during summer time.
An overview of the NSA scholarship program structure:
You also have a chance to be a part of the NSA sponsor companies.
There are also non NSA member companies that select cadets through the NSA scholarship program. Each companies differ in benefits and programs but don’t worry, you will be taken care of throughout your entire journey.
More than a just a bond, you and your fellow NSA cadets yield brotherhood beyond school premises. After career programs also awaits for those NSA alumni who wish to contribute to the program by teaching, helping and actively involving in the NSA programs and initiatives.
Interested? What are you waiting for? Join and be one of the few, be a world class seafarer and see the world for free!
Fill up the application forms here.
Still got quiestions? Visit NSA partner schools or www.ntcm.com.ph
For further readings and inquiries, visit NSA Philippines Cadet Program – NTC Manila, 6th Floor Five E-Com Center, Pacific Drive, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City Tel. (02) 779-6830 loc. 134. or visit www.ntcm.com.ph