The Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Ocean Resources has opened applications for overseas higher education scholarships under the Transforming Fisheries Management in the South West Indian Ocean Region and Maldives project, implemented jointly by the Maldivian government and the World Bank.
According to a gazette announcement, the scholarships cover bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes in fisheries, aquaculture and marine science-related fields. A total of nine scholarship opportunities are available across fisheries management, maritime affairs, marine science, aquaculture and aquatic health.
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The scholarships are available for study in Asia, member countries of the South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Commission (SWIOFC) and OECD countries, depending on the programme.
Bachelor's, Master's and PhD Scholarship Opportunities
The Ministry, with support from the TransFORM Project, is pleased to announce a call for applications for overseas scholarship opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Fisheries, Marine Research and… pic.twitter.com/HKXH6I5D4X— Min of Fisheries, Agriculture and Ocean Resources (@MFAORmv) July 15, 2026
Applicants seeking master’s programmes must hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have at least two years of related work experience. Those applying for bachelor’s programmes must meet the required GCE O-Level and A-Level qualifications or hold a recognised foundation or certificate qualification accepted for university entry.
The scholarship covers tuition fees, an annual book allowance, establishment and departure allowances, and a monthly stipend throughout the duration of study.
The ministry said successful applicants will be required to serve at the Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Ocean Resources after completing their studies in accordance with Civil Service regulations. Priority will be given to employees currently working at the ministry.
Applications must be submitted to the ministry’s Project Management Unit or emailed to transform@fishagriocean.gov.mv before 12:00pm on 30 July. Applicants are required to submit educational certificates, academic transcripts, a copy of their national identity card and documents verifying their employment history with the application.
