Author: Richard Smith

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From all of us here at NPESC

We wish everyone a very Merry, Peaceful and Happy Christmas and a prosperous. New Year.

A huge thank you to all of our volunteers and donors for your efforts in 2025. Your support has truly helped us in our work to provide financial asistance to maritime students in furthering their education. We look forward to another great year in 2026!

The NPESC is pleased to announce that under the direction of the Vancouver Transportation Foundation (VTF) they are administering the award of a Marine Transportaion scholarship to a succesful applicant from the BCIT Marine Trainning Campus. Full details regarding this award can be found by CLICKING HERE.

Sixteen students applied for this year’s Spring Bursaries.

Five Bursaries were awarded & the recipients are: –

Bryan Bowles – Camosun College (Captain Brian Silvester Award)

Tyus Barfoot – BCIT Nautical Science

Bhupinder Dhesi – BCIT Nautical Science

Ritika Sabharwal – BCIT Nautical Science

Jennifer Reyes – Western Maritime Institute

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Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Sue Hanby Maritime Bursaries which are to provide financial assistance to those enrolled in marine related courses at schools within Canada and looking to make a career at sea.

More details can be found by CLICKING HERE.

Applications are now being accepted for our 2025 educational bursaries.

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Dear Friends and Partners,

With 2024 coming to a close, the CMCF would like to express its thanks for your support throughout the year. As we look back on the marine sector’s achievements this past year, we’re grateful for the many contributions made towards our shared mission to build a diverse, inclusive and future-ready workforce. In January, we’ll be sharing our annual results of our projects and activities, along with our plans for next year. We look forward to the opportunities to come in the New Year!

Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or your own unique traditions, we wish you all a very happy holiday season.

Best wishes,

The Canadian Marine Careers Foundation team

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