Overview
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is Australia's national agency responsible for maritime safety, protection of the marine environment, and maritime aviation search and rescue. AMSA are motivated by their vision of 'Safe and clean seas, saving lives'.
As Australia's national regulatory body, AMSA promote the safety and protection of the marine environment and combat ship-sourced pollution. AMSA provide the infrastructure for safety of navigation in Australian waters, and maintain a national search and rescue service for the maritime and aviation sectors.
This scholarship is intended as a memorial to Sara Bool who was a dedicated AMSA staff member and was a passionate supporter of the maritime community as well as AMSA’s vision and mission.
Eligibility
- Available to a female student (or those who identify as female) who is entering Year 3 of the Bachelor of Maritime Engineering (Specialisation) with Honours in Semester 1, 2027.
- Selection will be based on academic merit, and the applicant’s aspiration to work in the industry and having career goals, which align with AMSA’s vision and mission.
- Preference will be for female students undertaking the Naval Architecture stream.
- The opportunity for a work placement with AMSA during their studies may be available for the successful applicant.
On-going Eligibility
- Be willing to complete a pre and post scholarship survey aimed at monitoring the impact of the AMSA scholarship
- Achieve a minimum Pass result in all units studied each semester
Amount
$5,000 per year
Duration
Up to two years
Opening Date
28 August 2026
Closing Date
29 January 2027
Apply
Apply online prior to closing date. Applications cannot be submitted after closing date.
As applicants will be assessed on the quality of application, all questions should be answered in full. Please ensure care is taken with spelling and grammar.
Application status
Open
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