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Applications for the Fall Bursary Awards are now closed.

The selection committee will meet in the next few days to choose winners. Stay tuned for further information.

Please follow the link shown below to read the obituary for longtime NPESC supporter Captain Harry Allen.

https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/harry-allen-1091226779

This is sad news and truly a loss to the industry. Harry was a staunch supporter of our Nautical Professional Education Society (NPESC) assisting aspiring mariners with their careers. He will be missed. 
Captain Stan Bowles 
Chair NPESC

We are now accepting applications for our 2024 Fall Bursaries.

CLICK HERE for complete details on how to apply.

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The August 2024 edition of Seatimes is now available to read.

CLICK HERE to download the latest edition

Spring bursary applications are now being accepted

The NPESC is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for our Spring 2024 bursaries. CLICK HERE for more details.

NPESC is now able to accept payments and donations via electronic banking..

You may now donate and pay your membership dues directly to our RBC bank account through online banking. Use the email address treasurer@npesc.ca when making your transfer. A quick note identifying your payment may be added to the text of the transfer to assist us in allocating the funds correctly.

The ISSC is now accepting applications for its 2024 Sue Hanby Maritime Bursary Award from qualifying maritime students. The application form can be downloaded by clicking here. If you prefer you may apply online by going to their website by clicking here.

The last edition for 2023 is hot off the press

CLICK HERE to read this latest edition

Applications are invited from qualified students for the Fall 2023 NPESC bursaries. There will be five C$1,500 bursaries awarded to applicants enrolled in Nautical Science or Marine Engineering courses of a minimum length of 250 hours at a training institution approved by Transport Canada and registered with the British Columbia government.  

For more information and to make an application please CLICK HERE

Please note that the deadline for applications is: October 31^st, 2023 

Students who have previously successfully won any of the above bursaries are not eligible to win the same ‘type-funded’ bursary again

There will be another competition in the Spring of 2024 with more Bursaries being offered. If you are not successful at this Fall event, we encourage you to re-apply in the Spring. 

The successful candidates are required to write to the Trustees after one year, to inform them of their progress and how the award was used. Such letters may be used in the Society’s newsletter ‘Seatimes’ or website”.