“My good fortune in receiving financial support in order to attend the Picton Castles Bosun School program enabled me to do what I otherwise could not have done. I hope that future students are provided with the financial support that allows them to have the freedom to grow and learn as students.” -A Featherstone
Current Scholarship Opportunities
Financial Assistance for Picton Castle’s upcoming World Voyage
In partnership with Picton Castle, the Nova Scotia Seamanship Education Society is excited to announce that partial Scholarships are now available for Picton Castle’s upcoming World Voyage.
Scholarships may be awarded to individuals who meet the following criteria: 
- A demonstrable interest in a future or continuing maritime career, especially in industries related to traditional seafaring and seamanship.
- A strong desire to take part in the training program with clear knowledge of what the program entails, what they hope to achieve and how the program will assist their future career goals.
- A good fit for the desired sail training program (successful scholarship applicants first have to be successful in Picton Castle’s selection process).
- Between ages 18-35, of any nationality.
- Financial Need. The scholarship is designed to make this training accessible to the people who would most benefit from it and who would not otherwise have the means to participate without.
Applicants should first apply directly with the Picton Castle. The World Voyage application form can be found here.
For more information, please call +1 902 634 9984 or email info@picton-castle.com.
Once accepted on the World Voyage, applications will be considered for financial assistance from the Nova Scotia Seamanship Education Society. For more information and/or to apply, please email info@seamanship.ca.
The deadline for the application for Financial aid was December 1st, 2020.
Scholarships and Bursaries for Maritime Training or Certifications
If you are interested in doing required Maritime classes, such as your STCW Basic Safety Training, or applying for a Maritime ticket, but do not have the financial means, please send us an e-mail to info@seamanship.ca, and we will be in contact.
If you are interested in donating specifically to this cause, please send us a note with your donation or an e-mail so that we can allocate the money correctly.
Nova Scotia Sea School
If you are interested in supporting a younger mariner that has shown interest in pursuing further education in seafaring, please send us a message and we will work with the Nova Scotia Sea School to provide further opportunity – both within their organization, and beyond.
Other Scholarship Opportunities
Picton Castle Bosun School
*Stay tuned for dates on the next Bosun School
The purpose of the Picton Castle’s Bosun School is to provide an opportunity to young dedicated mariners to advance their skills in a concentrated fashion without the natural demands and distractions of being underway at sea.
Bosun School Scholarships are awarded to individuals who are genuinely interested in developing advanced seamanship skills, and have demonstrated the need for financial assistance. For more information – Picton Castle Bosun School
If you are interested in donating money to support a Scholarship on Picton Castle’s World Voyage, a spot in the Bosun School, or another educational opportunity in the maritime world, please send us an e-mail at info@seamanship.ca with the intentions of your donation so that we may allocate the funds properly.
*As our partners increase, and our funding base grows, more opportunities will become available.
*If you think your organization could offer opportunities for aspiring mariners, please get in touch.
