The Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) has awarded 60 MaritimeONE Scholarships, valued at $1.08m (S$1.48m), to tertiary students at the MaritimeONE Scholarship Awards Ceremony 2025. This initiative, supported by 39 organisations from various maritime sectors, aims to cultivate a future-ready workforce. The event was attended by Baey Yam Keng, Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth, and Transport.
The scholarships highlight the maritime industry’s commitment to nurturing talent across a range of disciplines, including accountancy, business analytics, computer science, and law, alongside traditional maritime studies. This reflects the sector’s shift towards digitalisation and sustainability. Since its inception in 2007, the programme has awarded over 700 scholarships, totalling more than $13.9m (S$19m).
In addition to financial support, scholars benefit from internships, networking events, and mentorship programmes, ensuring they are well-prepared for industry challenges. Thirteen leading maritime companies have signed Memoranda of Understanding with SMF, pledging multi-year support for the scholarship and talent development initiatives.
Elicia Chan, a scholarship recipient, expressed her ambition to contribute to sustainable supply chain solutions. Similarly, Lim Jia Huey Sally, transitioning from aviation, aims to drive decarbonisation in maritime operations. Mohamad Ilham Bin Mohamad Ibrahim, another recipient, aspires to become a deck officer, highlighting the industry’s global impact.
Hor Weng Yew, Chairman of SMF, thanked the sponsors, emphasising their role in fostering a resilient and innovative maritime sector. The scholarships underscore the industry’s dedication to developing a skilled workforce to navigate future challenges.
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