Scholarships

The Froude Scholarship

• Value: £1,000 per annum for the duration of the programme (up to a maximum of 3 years and subject to the endorsement of the student’s supervisor)
• Payment: Payable in instalments and starting at the commencement of the first year of study
• Eligibility: Existing Associate Members of the Institution who have been offered a post-graduate place on either an MSc or PhD programme at a RINA Accredited University to carry out research into hydrodynamics or other related subjects
• Conditions:
  • Submit annual interim reports accompanied by a letter from the student supervisor stating satisfactory progress
  • Submit a final report on satisfactory completion of the course in the form of a paper for publication in the International Journal of Maritime Engineering (IJME)
• Contact: Queries relating to the application process may be obtained from the Director of Membership at RINA Headquarters

The Sir William White Scholarship

• Value: £1,000 per annum for the duration of the programme (up to a maximum of 3 years and subject to the endorsement of the student’s supervisor)
• Payment: Payable in instalments and starting at the commencement of the first year of study
• Eligibility: Existing Associate Members of the Institution who have been offered a post-graduate place on either an MSc or PhD programme at a RINA Accredited University to carry out research in naval architecture or marine technology
• Conditions:
  • Submit annual interim reports accompanied by a letter from the student supervisor stating satisfactory progress
  • Submit a final report on satisfactory completion of the course in the form of a paper for publication in the International Journal of Maritime Engineering (IJME)
• Contact: Queries relating to the application process may be obtained from the Director of Membership at RINA Headquarters

How to Apply

• Applications must be supported by the Head of Department of the university or college from which the candidate graduated
• Applications must also be accompanied by evidence of the offer of a post-graduate place
• Exceptionally, applications may be accepted from candidates who have already taken up their place
• The review process and award will take place during the first week of September
• The deadline for applications is 31st August 2026

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