TETA has announced a Maritime Scholarship Programme 2026 which funds eligible South African applicants to pursue a MSc in Maritime Affairs. This is being offered for study at the World Maritime University (WMU) in Malmö, Sweden. The scholarship is fully funded, runs over a 14-month study block including the dissertation, and closes on 22 April 2026.
At a glance
Sponsor/host: Transport Education Training Authority (TETA), with study at World Maritime University (WMU)
Opportunity type: Postgraduate scholarship
Who it’s for: South African maritime-sector employees who want to pursue an MSc in Maritime Affairs
Location: Malmö, Sweden
Programme: MSc in Maritime Affairs
Closing date: 22 April 2026
Last verified: 25 March 2026
High-value notes (read this first)
This is not a general student bursary. Applicants must already be academically accepted by WMU, must be currently employed, must have been with their employer for at least 12 months, and must have at least three years of maritime-sector experience in South Africa. The official criteria also requires employer consent for you to undertake the programme and return to work afterward. Women and middle managers are given priority for funding.
About the sponsor
TETA is one of South Africa’s Sector Education and Training Authorities and is responsible for skills development in the transport sector. According to TETA’s official background page, its work spans subsectors such as rail, aerospace, maritime, road freight, passenger transport, taxi, freight handling, and forwarding and clearing, with a mandate to support training and skills development in the sector.
Source Link: TETA – History and Background
What it covers
The scholarship is fully funded and covers a 14-month study block inclusive of the dissertation at WMU in Malmö, Sweden. Applicants can choose from the listed specialisations, including Maritime Education & Training, Maritime Energy Management, Maritime Law & Policy, Maritime Safety & Environmental Administration, Ocean Sustainability, Governance & Management, Port Management, and Shipping Management & Logistics.
Eligibility
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must be academically accepted by WMU
- Must be currently employed and have been with the employer for at least 12 months
- Must have at least 3 years of experience in the maritime sector in South Africa
- Must have employer consent to undertake the programme and return to employment after completion
- Women will be given priority for funding
- Middle managers and above will be given priority for funding
Documents to prepare
- Complete WMU application for admission (with matric certificate showing a pass in English)
- Certified copy of your passport or passport application
- Certified copy of your ID
- TETA Motivational Statement
- Letter of support from your employer
- Application for Financial Support form completed by your employer
- Signed Terms and Conditions for the Scholarship
Closing date
22 April 2026.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Treating this as a standard bursary for unemployed students
- Applying before securing or progressing your WMU academic admission
- Leaving out the employer support letter or employer financial support form
- Ignoring the employment and experience requirements
- Not submitting all required documents to msc@wmu.se
How this opportunity was verified
This post was verified against the official TETA scholarship advert and WMU’s official TETA funding page for South African applicants. Those sources confirm the closing date, funding status, programme length, specialisations, eligibility rules, and required documents.
How to apply
- Review the official WMU MSc in Maritime Affairs programme requirements.
- Apply for admission to WMU.
- Prepare the TETA funding documents and obtain the required employer support.
- Submit all required documents to msc@wmu.se as directed on the official funding page.