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The Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) is today one of the best maritime schools in the Philippines.

It provides high-quality maritime education and training for its cadets, making it one of the best sailors in the world. To be a student here, you must pass the MAAP Entrance Exam.

MAAP is a non-profit maritime institution owned and managed by the Philippine Naval Officers and the Mariners Union (AMOSUP).

At Kamaya Point, Alas-Asin, Mariveles, Bataan, MAAP offers a Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation and a Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering.

If you plan to become a Marine, you can join the MAAP class of 2025. Interested? Please read the following.

What is MAAP course?

Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) is a private maritime education and training institution established in 1998 by Capt. Gregorio S. Oca. It offers bachelor’s and master’s degree courses in Marine Transportation and Marine Engineering.

How much does MAAP cost?

MAAP costs about $301-494 USD/Month.

What is the oldest maritime school in Asia?

The Philippine Merchant Marine Academy, now the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA), is now the oldest maritime school in Asia.

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Eligibility for Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific MAAP

Admission Requirements for MAAP To become an aspiring member of the Academy, a candidate must meet or fulfill the following standards:

Applicants must pass/meet standards covering four stages:

• MAAP Entrance examination inclusive of the IQ/ aptitude/ emotional/ intelligence/ personality/ psychological/ neuro-psychiatric tests
• Personal interviews to be conducted by the BOA members
• MAAP Medical criteria inclusive of physical, drug, lungs, dental, laboratory, audio test, and color blindness test (ISHIHARA test), visual acuity for far vision should be at least 20/30.
• Orientation training for two months (April-May) inclusive of refresher classes in Math and English coupled with semi-regimental training

Qualification Requirements

1. Male or female, Single
2. Natural Born Filipino
3. Physically fit
4. Morally upright and has no derogatory record
5. Born from 01-January-1996 to 31-December-2001
6. Eligible applicants must be any one of the following
   • High School Graduates(old basic education curriculum)
   • College Level
   • Senior High School Graduate/Graduating Student
   • ALS Passer
7. Minimum height of 5 ft. 4 in. (162.5 cm) for MALE and 5 ft. 2 in. (157.5 cm) for FEMALE applicants
8. Has a GPA of at least 83%
9. Has never been officially admitted at MAAP

NOTE: Strictly comply with qualification requirements. Inaccurate records may disqualify an applicant. (Xanax)

Scholarship Level/Field

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Host Nationality

Asia Pacific Maritime Academy hosts MAAP Entrance Exam 2023 in the Philippines if you are an international student and desire to study in the Philippines.

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Eligible Nationality

MAAP Exam Scholarships are for local students from the Philippines.

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Benefits of Being a Cadet in MAAP

1. Scholarship grant
2. Freeboard and lodging
3. Insured while enrolled in the Academy
4. In-house shipboard training
5. Personality, character, and leadership development through physical fitness, emotional literacy, NROTC, and varied extracurricular activities
6. Use of modern equipment and facilities
7. Gainful employment onboard modern vessels of foreign shipping companies

Scholarship Number

The number of offers is not specified.

Application Requirements

1. 2 copies of recent 2 x 2 colored pictures
2. Payment of a non-refundable processing fee of P 300.00 in cash
3. Photocopy of birth certificate
4. Photocopy of old BEC High School or Senior High School Diploma, if Senior High School/ High School (old BEC) graduate
5. A photocopy of the School Registration Form, if College Level
6. Photocopy of certification from your principal that you are a graduating from Senior High School if Senior High School graduating student
7. Photocopy of ALS Certificate of Rating, if ALS Passer
8. A photocopy of a valid School ID
9. Photocopy of the latest School Report Card with at least has an of GPA of 83%

 The non-submission of These documents may constitute a ground for exclusion.

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Application Procedures

1. Get MAAP scholarship application forms from any of the testing/filing centers, Naval ROTC units, or PCG stations nationwide
2. Submit the duly accomplished application form with the requirements to designated filing centers by mail or in person.
3. Receive admission slip either by mail or in person

NOTE: Registration for the entrance exam begins at 6:30 am and ends at 9:30 am

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Contact Us

For more information, contact: the Maritime Academy of Asia and Pacific

Kamaya Pt., Brgy. Alas-asin, Mariveles, Bataan
+632-7411024 Local. 4060
[email protected]
facebook.com/maap.cec

MANILA OFFICE
AMOSUP Annex Building Cabildo Corner
Sta. Potenciana Street, Intramuros, Manila
(02) 527-2110

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