The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) has opened scholarships to join the United States (US) Naval Academy Class of 2028.
The four-year course is scheduled to begin in June 2024. MNDF will accept candidates who have completed A Levels or have an equivalent qualification. They must also pass a fitness examination and be mentally and physically healthy.
The course is only open to individuals who are under 23 years of age who remain unmarried by July 1, 2024. Eligible candidates are invited to complete the application form and submit it to the MNDF by November 9. Applications can also be submitted via email.
For the course, candidates can choose a specialised field such as aerospace engineering, computer science, information technology, electrical engineering, oceanography and naval architecture. Other fields include physics, chemistry, cyber operations, economics, science, mathematics, operations research, and political science. On completion of the course, the candidates will be awarded a Bachelor’s Degree and will be commissioned as an MNDF officer.