The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships for basic training courses (Basic Training) and security familiarization (Security Awareness) for graduates of technical institutes, Transport and Logistics, who wish to enter the maritime workforce. The courses are essential to obtain authorization to embark as a of officer cadet. The children must already be in possession of of navigation booklet and be registered in the first category. The scholarships, worth 1,500 euros, are awarded in order chronological period of submission of applications, until the deadline for the number available (150). The call for scholarships is available on the Maritime Job Portal at https://lavoromarittimo.mit.gov.it/fondo-nazionale-marittimi.