Key facts
- Status
- Applications open Closes 30 September 2026
- Provider
- SMIT Amandla Marine
- Academic year
- 2027
- Last checked
- September 2026
SMIT Amandla Marine now operates as AMSOL, and AMSOL's 2027 bursary is open and closes on 30 September 2026.
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SMIT Amandla Marine, the South African salvage, towage and marine services company, now trades as African Marine Solutions, known as AMSOL. The bursary once offered under the SMIT Amandla name is now the AMSOL bursary for future marine engineers and deck officers.
About the bursary today
- Offered by AMSOL, formerly SMIT Amandla Marine.
- Fields: marine engineering, nautical science and deck officer training.
- Covers at least tuition fees.
Eligibility requirements
- South African citizen.
- Strong Matric results in English, Mathematics and Physical Science.
- Studying, or intending to study, a listed maritime qualification.
How to apply
- Prepare the documents listed in AMSOL’s 2027 bursary call.
- Email them to careers@amsol.co.za with ‘Attention: 2027 Bursary Committee’ in the subject line.
- Read our AMSOL bursary guide for the full requirements.
Closing date
30 September 2026 for the 2027 academic year.
Contact details
- AMSOL careers: careers@amsol.co.za
Maritime students should also see our AMSOL bursary guide, the SA International Maritime Institute bursary and the Transnet bursary.
FAQs
1. Does SMIT Amandla Marine still offer a bursary? +
SMIT Amandla Marine now operates as African Marine Solutions, AMSOL, which runs the bursary. AMSOL's 2027 bursary is open and closes on 30 September 2026.
2. Which fields? +
Bachelor of Marine Engineering, Bachelor of Nautical Science, and Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch, the deck officer qualification.
3. Who qualifies? +
South African citizens with strong Matric results in English, Mathematics and Physical Science, studying or planning to study in one of those fields.
4. What does it cover? +
At least tuition fees, with sea-time and practical training linked to AMSOL's fleet.
5. How do I apply? +
There is no form. Email the required documents to careers@amsol.co.za with 'Attention: 2027 Bursary Committee' in the subject line, before 30 September 2026.
6. Where can I read more? +
See our full AMSOL bursary page for requirements and documents.
Update note (checked September 2026): SMIT Amandla Marine now operates as AMSOL, and AMSOL’s 2027 bursary is open and closes on 30 September 2026. See our full AMSOL bursary page for details. We could not find this date on the funder’s own website on 22 September 2026. It comes from bursary listings, so confirm it on the official application page before you rely on it.
Checked the requirements and closing date? Apply directly with the provider.
Apply on the provider’s websiteOr send your application by email:
careers@amsol.co.za