Novikontas Maritime College
Scholarship
Undergraduate Scholarships available
here:
- Erasmus+
Mobility Scholarship
- Provides financial support for study or internships
abroad under the Erasmus+ program.
- Average scholarship amount: €1,600+ per year,
depending on duration and destination.
- Available to 2nd-year undergraduate students
(typically 3rd semester).
- Applicable to students in Maritime Transport or
Marine Engineering programs.
- Eligibility:
- Strong academic performance.
- Active involvement in college
activities.
- Covers both theoretical study and onboard
training since 2017.
- Students are selected by the program director,
or may apply via the Project Office
- External Government or Institutional Scholarships
- Offered by home-country governments, EU
programs, or international foundations.
- Average scholarship amount: €1,000 – €5,000 per
year.
- Eligibility:
- Based on nationality, academic
merit, and sometimes financial need.
- Examples include:
- Latvian State Scholarships for international students.
- Indian national scholarships (e.g., NSP).
- Malaysian or African Ministry
of Education scholarships.
- Students must apply directly to the relevant
institution.
- Novikontas provides supportive documents if
required.
- Paid Onboard Training
- Mandatory for all maritime students as part of the
degree program.
- Students are placed on real vessels during
their training phase.
- Receive monthly wages during the onboard
placement.
- Helps students offset tuition fees and living
expenses.
- Adds valuable real-world maritime experience
before graduation.
- Student Loans (Altum Guaranteed)
- Available through Swedbank and other Latvian
banks.
- Supported by Altum, a Latvian government
financial institution.
- Open to both local and international full-time
students.
- Covers tuition, accommodation, daily needs, and
travel costs.
- Flexible repayment options, often starting post-graduation.
- English Preparatory Courses
- Designed for students needing to improve their English
proficiency before enrollment.
- Helps meet the language entry requirement for
maritime programs.
- Taught by qualified instructors using STCW-compliant
materials.
- May be included in the tuition package or
offered at a low cost.
- Prepares students for successful academic and training
performance.
Graduate Scholarships available
here:
- Erasmus+ for Master’s & Doctoral Studies
- Offers mobility grants for postgraduate research and
internships in Europe.
- Typical funding: €1,500–€2,500 per month
(varies by country and program).
- Open to students enrolled in recognized master’s/PhD
programs, including maritime-related projects.
- You’d need to enroll at a partner
university/organization and apply through your institution’s Erasmus+
coordinator.
- National/Postgraduate Grants & Fellowships
- Funded by institutions such as the Latvian Council
of Science (LZP) or Research Council of Lithuania (if studying
regionally).
- Amounts: €5,000–€15,000+, depending on research
scope and duration.
- Eligibility: Strong research proposals, academic
excellence, and alignment with maritime/transport topics.
- Application is competitive and typically requires
collaboration with regional universities.
- Industry & Foundation-Supported Scholarships
- Awarded by maritime companies, shipping associations,
and national maritime foundations.
- Examples:
- Baltic Sea maritime trusts
- Shipping-line scholarships for M.Sc. candidates
focusing on sustainability, engineering, or navigation.
- Amounts range from €3,000–€10,000, occasionally
including paid internships.
- Often require a partnership with a specific shipowner
or research group.
- Horizon Europe & Research Grants
- EU-funded research program covering maritime
technology, green shipping, and marine sciences.
- Grants range from €50,000–€500,000+
(project-based, shared among team).
- For PhD candidates or research partners at
universities and industry.
- Requires institutional participation Novikontas could
support your affiliation if you're already in a related program.
- Student Loans & Enterprise Co-Sponsorship
- Postgraduate student loans through Altum-backed
banks are still an option for covering tuition and living expenses.
- Some employers offer e-learning sponsorships if
you’re employed in the maritime industry covering degree costs in
exchange for work commitments after graduation.
Courses
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Eligibility criteria
General
Admission Requirements (Undergraduate)
- Educational Qualification
- Must have completed secondary school education
(equivalent to high school diploma, 12th grade, or A-levels).
- Academic background should include mathematics and
physics at the upper secondary level.
- English Language Proficiency
- Minimum level: B1 (Intermediate) according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of
Reference).
- Accepted proof includes:
- IELTS, TOEFL, or other
standardized English test results.
- Alternatively, students can take
a college-administered English placement test.
- Students not meeting the requirement may be offered English
preparatory courses before the program begins.
- Medical Fitness
- Must pass a marine medical examination
conducted by a certified maritime doctor.
- Includes physical and mental fitness, vision
test, color blindness test, and general health
compliance with STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and
Watchkeeping for Seafarers) requirements.
- Required Documents
- Completed application form.
- Secondary school transcripts and certificate (translated to English if needed).
- Passport copy.
- Proof of English proficiency.
- Medical certificate confirming fitness for maritime profession.
- Motivation letter and CV (optional but recommended).
- Program-Specific Requirements
- For Maritime Navigation Officer: Emphasis on
spatial reasoning and attention to detail.
- For Marine Engineering: Strong mathematical and
technical aptitude preferred.
Additional
Notes
- Age requirement:
Must generally be 17 years or older at the time of admission.
- Visa:
International students will need to apply for a Latvian student
visa/residence permit after admission.
- Interviews:
Some applicants may be invited for a video or phone interview to
assess motivation and language level.
General Admission Requirements (Graduate Programs)
·
Educational Qualification
o Must
hold a bachelor’s degree (or
equivalent) in a relevant field,
such as:
§ Maritime
Transport / Navigation
§ Marine
Engineering / Mechanical Engineering
§ Nautical
Science / Shipping Logistics
§ Naval
Architecture or related disciplines
o Degree
should be recognized and accredited in the country of issue.
·
English
Language Proficiency
o Minimum
required: B2 level or above
according to CEFR.
o Accepted
certifications include:
§ IELTS (typically minimum score of 6.0)
§ TOEFL (minimum 75–80 iBT)
§ Other
internationally recognized English tests
o If
unavailable, students may need to pass a college-administered
language assessment or provide proof of English-medium instruction at
the undergraduate level.
·
Medical
Fitness (Maritime Programs)
o For
graduate programs that include maritime
or seafaring training, applicants must undergo a marine medical examination.
o Should
meet STCW medical standards for
seafarers (vision, color perception, hearing, and general health).
·
Required
Documents
o Completed
graduate program application form
o Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcripts
o English proficiency test results
o Passport copy
o Medical certificate (if program includes
onboard training)
o Motivation letter explaining study goals
and career ambitions
o Updated CV/resume
o Letters
of recommendation (some programs may request 1–2)
·
Work
Experience (optional but beneficial)
o Some
programs prefer or require maritime
industry experience especially in executive maritime management,
shipping leadership, or engineering-based MSc programs.
o Can be demonstrated through sea service records or employment certificates.
Accommodation
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Undergraduate Scholarships available
here:
- Erasmus+
Mobility Scholarship
- Provides financial support for study or internships
abroad under the Erasmus+ program.
- Average scholarship amount: €1,600+ per year,
depending on duration and destination.
- Available to 2nd-year undergraduate students
(typically 3rd semester).
- Applicable to students in Maritime Transport or
Marine Engineering programs.
- Eligibility:
- Strong academic performance.
- Active involvement in college
activities.
- Covers both theoretical study and onboard
training since 2017.
- Students are selected by the program director,
or may apply via the Project Office
- External Government or Institutional Scholarships
- Offered by home-country governments, EU
programs, or international foundations.
- Average scholarship amount: €1,000 – €5,000 per
year.
- Eligibility:
- Based on nationality, academic
merit, and sometimes financial need.
- Examples include:
- Latvian State Scholarships for international students.
- Indian national scholarships (e.g., NSP).
- Malaysian or African Ministry
of Education scholarships.
- Students must apply directly to the relevant
institution.
- Novikontas provides supportive documents if
required.
- Paid Onboard Training
- Mandatory for all maritime students as part of the
degree program.
- Students are placed on real vessels during
their training phase.
- Receive monthly wages during the onboard
placement.
- Helps students offset tuition fees and living
expenses.
- Adds valuable real-world maritime experience
before graduation.
- Student Loans (Altum Guaranteed)
- Available through Swedbank and other Latvian
banks.
- Supported by Altum, a Latvian government
financial institution.
- Open to both local and international full-time
students.
- Covers tuition, accommodation, daily needs, and
travel costs.
- Flexible repayment options, often starting post-graduation.
- English Preparatory Courses
- Designed for students needing to improve their English
proficiency before enrollment.
- Helps meet the language entry requirement for
maritime programs.
- Taught by qualified instructors using STCW-compliant
materials.
- May be included in the tuition package or
offered at a low cost.
- Prepares students for successful academic and training
performance.
Graduate Scholarships available
here:
- Erasmus+ for Master’s & Doctoral Studies
- Offers mobility grants for postgraduate research and
internships in Europe.
- Typical funding: €1,500–€2,500 per month
(varies by country and program).
- Open to students enrolled in recognized master’s/PhD
programs, including maritime-related projects.
- You’d need to enroll at a partner
university/organization and apply through your institution’s Erasmus+
coordinator.
- National/Postgraduate Grants & Fellowships
- Funded by institutions such as the Latvian Council
of Science (LZP) or Research Council of Lithuania (if studying
regionally).
- Amounts: €5,000–€15,000+, depending on research
scope and duration.
- Eligibility: Strong research proposals, academic
excellence, and alignment with maritime/transport topics.
- Application is competitive and typically requires
collaboration with regional universities.
- Industry & Foundation-Supported Scholarships
- Awarded by maritime companies, shipping associations,
and national maritime foundations.
- Examples:
- Baltic Sea maritime trusts
- Shipping-line scholarships for M.Sc. candidates
focusing on sustainability, engineering, or navigation.
- Amounts range from €3,000–€10,000, occasionally
including paid internships.
- Often require a partnership with a specific shipowner
or research group.
- Horizon Europe & Research Grants
- EU-funded research program covering maritime
technology, green shipping, and marine sciences.
- Grants range from €50,000–€500,000+
(project-based, shared among team).
- For PhD candidates or research partners at
universities and industry.
- Requires institutional participation Novikontas could
support your affiliation if you're already in a related program.
- Student Loans & Enterprise Co-Sponsorship
- Postgraduate student loans through Altum-backed
banks are still an option for covering tuition and living expenses.
- Some employers offer e-learning sponsorships if
you’re employed in the maritime industry covering degree costs in
exchange for work commitments after graduation.
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General
Admission Requirements (Undergraduate)
- Educational Qualification
- Must have completed secondary school education
(equivalent to high school diploma, 12th grade, or A-levels).
- Academic background should include mathematics and
physics at the upper secondary level.
- English Language Proficiency
- Minimum level: B1 (Intermediate) according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of
Reference).
- Accepted proof includes:
- IELTS, TOEFL, or other
standardized English test results.
- Alternatively, students can take
a college-administered English placement test.
- Students not meeting the requirement may be offered English
preparatory courses before the program begins.
- Medical Fitness
- Must pass a marine medical examination
conducted by a certified maritime doctor.
- Includes physical and mental fitness, vision
test, color blindness test, and general health
compliance with STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and
Watchkeeping for Seafarers) requirements.
- Required Documents
- Completed application form.
- Secondary school transcripts and certificate (translated to English if needed).
- Passport copy.
- Proof of English proficiency.
- Medical certificate confirming fitness for maritime profession.
- Motivation letter and CV (optional but recommended).
- Program-Specific Requirements
- For Maritime Navigation Officer: Emphasis on
spatial reasoning and attention to detail.
- For Marine Engineering: Strong mathematical and
technical aptitude preferred.
Additional
Notes
- Age requirement:
Must generally be 17 years or older at the time of admission.
- Visa:
International students will need to apply for a Latvian student
visa/residence permit after admission.
- Interviews:
Some applicants may be invited for a video or phone interview to
assess motivation and language level.
General Admission Requirements (Graduate Programs)
·
Educational Qualification
o Must
hold a bachelor’s degree (or
equivalent) in a relevant field,
such as:
§ Maritime
Transport / Navigation
§ Marine
Engineering / Mechanical Engineering
§ Nautical
Science / Shipping Logistics
§ Naval
Architecture or related disciplines
o Degree
should be recognized and accredited in the country of issue.
·
English
Language Proficiency
o Minimum
required: B2 level or above
according to CEFR.
o Accepted
certifications include:
§ IELTS (typically minimum score of 6.0)
§ TOEFL (minimum 75–80 iBT)
§ Other
internationally recognized English tests
o If
unavailable, students may need to pass a college-administered
language assessment or provide proof of English-medium instruction at
the undergraduate level.
·
Medical
Fitness (Maritime Programs)
o For
graduate programs that include maritime
or seafaring training, applicants must undergo a marine medical examination.
o Should
meet STCW medical standards for
seafarers (vision, color perception, hearing, and general health).
·
Required
Documents
o Completed
graduate program application form
o Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcripts
o English proficiency test results
o Passport copy
o Medical certificate (if program includes
onboard training)
o Motivation letter explaining study goals
and career ambitions
o Updated CV/resume
o Letters
of recommendation (some programs may request 1–2)
·
Work
Experience (optional but beneficial)
o Some
programs prefer or require maritime
industry experience especially in executive maritime management,
shipping leadership, or engineering-based MSc programs.
o Can be demonstrated through sea service records or employment certificates.