ESED Scholarships for Sustainable Energy Development Studies
Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership
Masters Degree
Deadline: 7 April 2023 (annual)
Study in: Any Country
Course starts 2023
Brief description:
The purpose of the ESED scholarship is to support outstanding students pursuing advanced studies in sustainable energy development and to encourage meaningful contributions to the collective body of knowledge about this subject.
Host Institution(s):
Any approved academic institution around the world. GSEP encourages the application of students pursuing studies in universities of the global South.
Level/Field of study:
Master’s Programmes in areas directly related to zero-carbon energy development, sustainable energy development, renewable energy and/or the power sector.
Number of Awards:
About 10 scholarships will be awarded annually.
Target group:
Citizens of developing countries listed by DAC/OECD
Scholarship value/duration:
Scholarships of US$ 10,000 per year for up to two years are offered for master’s level students.
Eligibility:
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.
- Pursue 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.
- 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 returning to their home country/territory after their studies to contribute to its development
- 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
Application instructions:
Applications and needed papers must be submitted using the ESED Online Scholarship Application System. The deadline is April 7, 2023, at 5 p.m. ET, however you are urged to submit your information as soon as you can.
To access the online application system and for comprehensive instructions on how to apply for this scholarship, it is crucial to go to the official website (link provided below).
Website:
Official Scholarship Website:
https://www.globalelectricity.org/scholarship/