Start your career at sea with NSCC

$2.5 million bursary program available to women and Indigenous peoples

The marine industry is growing and thousands of job opportunities exist right now.

To help meet this demand and diversify the workforce, the federal government, through the Oceans Protection Plan, is providing $2.5 million in bursaries for women and Indigenous peoples to pursue marine education.

Why choose a career at sea?

• Salaries start as high as $70,000 for ship's officers
• The marine industry is international, which means you can see the world while you work
• Work on a variety of ships, including ferries, cargo and research vessels
• Funding is available through 2021 to help you succeed

Get started with a marine course or program

Register for a marine training course or apply to a marine program.

Marine training courses

As a woman or Indigenous person, you may qualify to have 90% of the course cost covered. View the Ocean Awaits bursary details

• Fishing Master IV
  Wagmatcook Learning Centre
  Wagmatcook, NS
  Start date: Sept. 9
• Marine Emergency Duties
  NSCC Nautical Institute (Strait Area Campus)
  Port Hawkesbury, NS
  Start dates: June 17, July 29, Nov. 18
• Small Vessel Operator Proficiency
  La Picasse
  Petit-de-Grat, NS
  Start date: July 8
• Small Vessel Operator Proficiency
  Location TBD
  Membertou, NS
  Start date: Sept. 23

View all nautical courses

Marine programs

As a woman or Indigenous person, you may qualify for a $5,000 annual bursary for your education. View bursary details

As an Indigenous person, if you've been approved to receive this bursary, you'll be automatically considered for additional funds to cover living expenses.

Explore marine programs, such as:

• Bridge Watch Rating
• Marine Engineering Technology
• Marine Engineering Management Technology
• Marine Mechanical Technician
• Marine Navigation Technology
• Marine Navigation Management Technology

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