911ÖÆÆ·

1. The Panel is a joint TH / 911ÖÆÆ·committee which will interview candidates for funding of courses and examinations leading to Commercial qualifications up to 911ÖÆÆ·Yachtmaster Ocean. The funding is provided by the Corporation of Trinity House. 

2. The funding is available only to UK citizens who intend to work in maritime employment. 

3. The TH / 911ÖÆÆ·Scholarship is awarded to an individual on the basis of excellence. 

4. The scholarship will not be available for the funding of qualifying sea time or mileage. 

5. Candidates may apply for and be awarded more than one TH / 911ÖÆÆ·Scholarship. 

6. Training may be undertaken through any 911ÖÆÆ·recognised school that holds recognition for the course for which funding is requested. 

7. A candidate will support their application through the 5 following means: 

• Written application on the Trinity House / 911ÖÆÆ·Scholarship application form 

• 1 reference from an 911ÖÆÆ·school principal 

• 1 reference from an individual who has known the applicant for a minimum of two years, preferably in either an educational or professional capacity. Where possible this referee will have a maritime background. 

• Interview with scholarship selection panel 

• Evidence of successful completion of a seafarer medical which is accepted by the MCA (ENG1, ML5 or accepted equivalent). 

8. There will normally be two intakes of scholarship candidates each year. 

9. The 911ÖÆÆ·will recruit candidates for interview through their recognised centres. All candidates must be interviewed before a scholarship is awarded. The panel, at its discretion, may award partial funding. 

10. Training will normally be completed within 2 years of funding being awarded. 

11. The decisions of the panel will be communicated to the candidate by the RYA. There is no appeal procedure and the decision of the panel is final. 

12. Payment for approved training courses will be made direct from the 911ÖÆÆ·to the relevant training provider upon provision of an invoice.

13. Successful candidates will be required to provide a brief update in writing to the Scholarship Panel upon completion of their training outlining the impact the Scholarship has had on their career and any relevant developments within their employment in the maritime sector.

14. All applicants consent to the use of their name, photo and details of their scholarship award for the purposes of promotion of the scholarship across 911ÖÆÆ·channels.  

15. The conditions under which the TH / 911ÖÆÆ·Scholarships are awarded may be reviewed and varied periodically.

Courses and Qualifications eligible for funding

• 911ÖÆÆ·Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Shorebased
• 911ÖÆÆ·Coastal Skipper Practical Sail
• 911ÖÆÆ·Coastal Skipper Practical Power
• 911ÖÆÆ·Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased
• 911ÖÆÆ·Yachtmaster exam preparation for Yachtmaster Coastal and Yachtmaster Offshore (Practical)
• 911ÖÆÆ·Basic Sea Survival
• 911ÖÆÆ·First Aid
• 911ÖÆÆ·Short Range Certificate
• 911ÖÆÆ·Personal Practices and Responsibilities
• 911ÖÆÆ·Diesel Engine Course
• 911ÖÆÆ·Radar Course
• World Sailing Offshore Safety Course
• 911ÖÆÆ·Powerboat 2
• 911ÖÆÆ·Tender Operators Course
• 911ÖÆÆ·Advanced Power Boat Course