A new educational opportunity has opened up for young Haitians interested in building careers in the maritime industry, after a partnership between Haiti’s National Institute for Vocational Training (INFP) and Martinique’s Maritime and Aquaculture Vocational Training School (EFPMA) created a fully funded scholarship program for eligible candidates.
The program, which is set to begin coursework at EFPMA’s Martinique campus in October 2026, will train selected participants to earn a Maritime Vocational Aptitude Certificate (CAPM), a recognized professional credential that opens doors to entry-level and mid-level careers in the global maritime sector. INFP, which is coordinating the application process on behalf of the partnership, has officially opened the call for applications, targeting young Haitian residents between the ages of 18 and 30.
To be considered for the scholarship, candidates must meet three core prerequisites: existing basic navigational skills, professional proficiency in French, and completion of a Baccalaureate II degree or its recognized educational equivalent. Applicants are required to submit a complete application package that includes a detailed curriculum vitae with all relevant supporting educational and professional documents, a personal letter of motivation explaining their career goals in the maritime sector, a valid national tax identification number, and the Haitian National Unique Identification Card (CINU). The only required document that can be submitted after the initial application deadline is the official medical certificate, which must be issued by a licensed physician approved by Haiti’s SEMANAH authority.
There are two accepted channels for submitting applications: candidates can send their complete package to the official INFP email address infp.alecoute@infp.gouv.ht, or drop off physical copies in person at the INFP Human Resources office, located at 3 rue Saint Surin, Impasse Fremont, Pétion-Ville, along Route de Canapé-Vert in Haiti. All applicants submitting materials via email are required to include the phrase *Application for the EFPMA scholarship* in the subject line of their message to ensure their application is routed correctly for review.
Following the closing of the application period, INFP and EFPMA program coordinators will review all submitted materials and select a shortlist of candidates for further screening and evaluation. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted via phone or mail to complete the next steps in the selection process. The firm deadline for all initial application submissions is August 15, 2026. More detailed information about EFPMA, its training programs, and the CAPM credential can be found on the school’s official website at https://www.efpma-martinique.com/.