Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training (HIMT) College offers a diverse range of scholarships to support meritorious, sports-excellent, and underrepresented students in maritime programs like B.Tech (Marine Engineering), B.Sc (Nautical Science), DNS, GME, ETO, and GP Rating. Scholarships include merit-based awards from Madhurika Educational & Charitable Trust, performance incentives, sports recognitions, special categories for armed forces families and female candidates, alumni loyalty discounts, and lifelong support for seafarers.
HIMT Chennai Scholarships 2025
Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training provides scholarships across categories to promote excellence and inclusivity. Below is an overview:
| Scholarship Name | Specialisations/Courses | Eligibility | Amount/Benefits | Application Process |
| Madhurika Educational & Charitable Trust Scholarships | B.Tech (Marine Engg), B.Sc (Nautical Science), DNS, GME, ETO, GP Rating | Above 95% in PCM at XII Std (or top 100 IMU CET for UG); 95% in Degree (GME/ETO); 95% in Class X (GP Rating) | INR 20,000 (one-time) | Submit transcripts, claim form by deadline; remitted post-first semester |
| Best Performance Merit Scholarships (HIMT Award of Excellence) | All courses | Best overall performance (Rank 1 & 2 across courses) | Rank 1: INR 5,000; Rank 2: INR 3,000 | Automatic based on academic results; awarded annually |
| Sports Scholarship | All courses | Participation in National/International competitions; National prize winners; State prize winners | National: INR 10,000 (one-time in fees); State: INR 5,000 (one-time in fees) | Submit sports certificates; awarded at joining or win year |
| Scholarship for Indian Armed Forces | All courses | Parent martyred in Indian Armed Forces (Army/Navy/Airforce) | 50% off tuition fees | Produce confirmatory Govt. of India certificate; apply at admission |
| HIMT Annual Scholarship Award | All courses (IME(I) & NI level) | Top 5 cadets (incl. 1 girl) at All India/Southern India level | Not specified (institutional award) | Nominated via IME(I)/NI; awarded to 5 cadets annually |
| Female Candidate’s Scholarship | Pre-sea courses | Girl candidates enrolling in pre-sea programs | INR 25,000 + additional Rs. 1,00,000 discount from MTT (subject to approval) | Apply at enrollment; submit gender proof |
| Life Long Scholarship | Modular/simulator/revalidation courses | Seafarers completing multiple courses at HIMT | INR 500–3,000 per course (loyalty discount) | Automatic based on course history; apply per course |
| Post-sea Course Fee Scholarship | Post-sea courses (alumni) | HIMT pre-sea graduates until first CoC | Flat 5% discount on fees + up to INR 3,000 loyalty | Email help@himtmarine.comwithin 1 month of course start |