Deadline: 11-Apr-22
The Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership is pleased to announce the 2022 Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) Scholarship Program to inspire the next generation of innovators and thinkers to create a sustainable future.
The one-of-a-kind scholarship program fosters the next generation of energy, climate, and electricity sector specialists who will be prepared to tackle the challenges of the future.
Benefits
- Education level: Master’s-level students
- Amount: Up to $10,000 US per year (max. two years)
- Scholarships awarded: Approximately ten students annually
Am I allowed to combine this scholarship with other scolarships?
- Students who already receive full funding for their studies are not eligible to the scholarship.
- Students receiving partial scholarships are eligible but might not receive the full amount of the scholarship.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, prospective applicants must:
- Undertake master’s-level studies in the fields of zero-carbon energy, smart grids, electric transportation, energy storage, advanced electricity technologies, public policy, economics, law, political science, or other relevant fields
- Eligible applicants must be pursuing full-time studies for at least one full school year (two or three semesters), beginning in autumn 2022. Students in the second year of a two-year program are eligible to apply, provided that they meet this requirement. Please note that the scholarship is not retroactive, it will cover tuition fees and living expenses for the year 2022-2023.
- Be a citizen of a developing country/territory on the List of official development aid recipients identified by the Development Co-operation Directorate (DAC) of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
- Be committed to contribute to their home country’s development after their studies
- Be an outstanding student:
- Graduates with excellent grades in the top 20% of their class
- Is committed to zero-carbon energy development
- Has a history of community involvement
- Is determined to advance their knowledge and understanding
With the aim of supporting developing countries in building local expertise, GSEP will allocate a share of its scholarships to students pursuing master’s studies in universities based in developing countries.
The academic panel ensures that the yearly selection respects geographical and gender diversity.
Criteria
- The scholars are exceptional students from developing countries studying in sustainable energy development.
- The need for globally-oriented practitioners and researchers is growing rapidly.
For more information, visit https://globalel.mywhc.ca/scholarship/