Cyprus Maritime Academy (CyMA) and Mintra have formalized their strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance maritime education and sustainability.
Mintra will support CyMA by providing a full scholarship for a cadet enrolled in CyMA’s BSc in Nautical Science program. This year, the scholarship has been awarded to Darina Sotirova, an exemplary cadet with aspirations to become a Captain and inspire future female cadets.
Our partnership with CyMA signifies our commitment to ongoing innovation within Maritime Education and Training and our commitment to our future Seafarers, ensuring that we provide the stepping stones they need. For inclusivity, it is important to be the foundation for Darina and give her the tools that she needs to break the glass ceilings ahead of her.
… said Emmanolia Kolias, Channel Director for Mintra and Board Member for WISTA Cyprus
According to Mintra, as the industry explores solutions to fill the growing shortage of qualified seafarers and create a more inclusive future in the Maritime industry, it has never been more important to think of ways to mentor and foster growth from the foundation up.
Mintra and CyMA signed the MoU to demonstrate their commitment to scholarships, creating and delivering maritime-related training courses, and collaboration in National and European Projects.
This scholarship will enable me to secure a future where I can serve as a role model for other women aspiring to enter this industry but lacking the courage to do so, a feeling I am all too familiar with.
… commented Darina Sotirova
