The Sultanate of Oman Bursary scheme is available to any young person aged between 15 and 25 regardless of background, physical ability or sailing experience,
with particular emphasis on those who are financially disadvantaged or with a physical disability.
Each year, the scheme will help fund young people from around the world to benefit from the life-changing experience gained from participation in races and regattas organised by Sail Training International. A maximum of €500 will be awarded to each selected trainee.
The scheme was trialled at The Tall Ships Races 2011 which saw 25 trainees from seven countries receive funds from this Bursary and in 2012, the first year of the scheme’s full implementation, 100 young people from 28 countries benefited from the scheme. Many trainees were experiencing sailing for the first time.
Oman has a long-standing relationship with events organised by Sail Training International and a commitment to youth development. The name of the Navy of Oman's own ship, Shabab Oman, means 'Youth of Oman' and the ship has won our prestigious International Friendship Trophy no fewer than eight times! A huge achievement as the trophy is decided via a secret ballot voted by the participating Captains and their crews.
How to apply:
If you are interested in applying for the Oman bursary, please click here to download the applicaction form. You don't know if you don't try!
All available funds from the Sultanate of Oman Bursary have now been allocated for THE TALL SHIPS RACES 2013.
HOWEVER, there are still funds available from the Sultanate of Oman Bursary for the LYCAMOBILE MEDITERRANEAN TALL SHIPS REGATTA 2013 and the SYDNEY AUCKLAND TALL SHIPS REGATTA 2013.