Marine Transportation
Maritime transport is the transport of people (passengers) or goods (cargo) by water. Freight transport has been achieved widely by sea throughout recorded history. Although the importance of sea travel for passengers has decreased due to aviation, it is effective for short trips and pleasure cruises. Transport by water is cheaper than transport by air, despite fluctuating exchange rates and a fee placed on top of freighting charges for carrier companies known as the Currency Adjustment Factor (CAF).
Maritime transport can be realized over any distance by boat, ship, sailboat or barge, over oceans and lakes, through canals or along rivers. Shipping may be for commerce, recreation, or for military purposes. While extensive inland shipping is less critical today, the major waterways of the world including many canals are still very important and are integral parts of worldwide economies. Virtually any material can be moved by water; however, water transport becomes impractical when material delivery is time-critical such as various types of perishable produce. However, water transport is highly cost effective with regular schedulable cargoes, such as trans-oceanic shipping of consumer products – and especially for heavy loads or bulk cargos, such as coal, coke, ores or grains. Arguably, the industrial revolution took place best where cheap water transport by canal, navigations, or shipping by all types of watercraft on natural waterways supported cost effective bulk transport.
Containerization revolutionized maritime transport starting in the 1970s. "General cargo" includes goods packaged in boxes, cases, pallets, and barrels. When a cargo is carried in more than one mode, it is intermodal or co-modal.
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Scholarships for Marine Transportation Majors
BrandSource x Foster Love ScholarshipFoster Love |
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award Up to $11,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe BrandSource x Foster Love Scholarship is available to current and former foster youth who are pursuing a trade certification at an accredited two-year public or nonprofit college or vocational-technical school. To be considered for this award, you must be a U.S. citizen who is between the ages of 17 and 25. Eligible programs of study... View Scholarship Details |
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Helene Overly Graduate ScholarshipWomen's Transportation Seminar - Puget Sound, WA |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Helene Overly Graduate Scholarship is available to female graduate students pursuing an education in transportation or related fields (such as transportation engineering, planning, finance or logistics). You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and intend to enter a career in transportation or related fields to be considered for this award. ... View Scholarship Details |
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Helene M. Overly Memorial Graduate ScholarshipWTS International |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Helene M. Overly Memorial Graduate Scholarship is available to female graduate students pursuing a career in a transportation - related field. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Helene M. Overly Memorial Graduate ScholarshipWomen's Transportation Seminar, Metropolitan Phoenix Chapter |
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award Up to $6,000 |
deadline December 16, 2024 |
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DescriptionThe Helene M. Overly Memorial Scholarship is available to female graduate students. You must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in a transportation- related field, such as transportation engineering, planning, finance, or logistics, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. You must also plan to pursue a career in a transportation-... View Scholarship Details |
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Sharon D. Banks Memorial Undergraduate ScholarshipWTS International |
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award $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Sharon D. Banks Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship is available to female students enrolled in an undergraduate program in a transportation-related field. View Scholarship Details |
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Molitoris Leadership Scholarship for UndergraduatesWTS International |
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award $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Molitoris Leadership Scholarship is available to female undergraduate students. You must be currently enrolled in a undergraduate degree program in a transportation- related field and demonstrate leadership in the transportation industry to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Leadership Legacy Scholarship for GraduatesWTS International |
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award $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Leadership Legacy Scholarship is available to female graduate students. You must be pursuing graduate degree in transportation or a related field and demonstrate leadership skills and an active commitment to community service to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Lea+Elliott Transportation YOU DC Summit ScholarshipWTS International |
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award $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Lea+Elliott Transportation YOU DC Summit Scholarship is available to female students. You must be pursuing a career in transportation to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Molitoris Leadership Scholarship for UndergraduatesWomen's Transportation Seminar, Metropolitan Phoenix Chapter |
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award $5,000 |
deadline December 16, 2024 |
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DescriptionThe Molitoris Leadership Scholarship is available to female undergraduate students. You must be currently enrolled in a undergraduate degree program in a transportation- related field and demonstrate leadership in the transportation industry to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Heritage Scholarship (COT) - University of Montana, Montana TechUniversity of Montana at Montana Tech |
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award $3,568 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Heritage Scholarship (COT) is open to entering students at the University of Montana, Montana Tech. You must demonstrate academic achievement and be majoring in a College of Technology program to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
Marine Transportation Related Majors
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
- Air Traffic Controller
- Airline Flight Attendant
- Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer
- Air Transportation
- Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
- Transportation and Materials Moving
- Flight Instructor
- Ground Transportation
- Diver, Professional and Instructor
- Commercial Fishing
- Railroad and Railway Transportation
- Mobil Crane Operator/Operation
- Remote Aircraft Pilot
- Flagging and Traffic Control
- Forklift Operation/Operator