Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) Scholarship Programme 2023 (up to $10,000)

The Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) Scholarship Programme 2023 is now accepting applications. Future thinkers and innovators are motivated to build a sustainable future via the ESED scholarship program. Scholars are top-notch students from poor nations who are studying the development of renewable energy.

The need for practitioners and researchers who are internationally oriented is rising quickly nowadays. The future energy, climate, and power sector experts who will be equipped to meet the problems of the future are fostered by this unique fellowship program.

Award:

The Education for Sustainable Energy Partnership (ESED) program offers scholarships to
approximately a dozen students every year. The maximum value is $10,000 USD per year of
study for at most 2 years.

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

• Undertake masters-level studies in a field related to sustainable energy development.
  Examples: zero-carbon energy, smart grids, electric transportation, energy
  storage, advanced electricity technologies, public policy, economics, law,
  political science, etc.
• Pursue full-time studies for at least one full school year (two or three semesters) as of mid to
  late 2023.
• Be a citizen of a developing country on the list of official development aid recipients
  identified by the Development Co-operation Directorate of the OECD
• Be committed to contribute to their home country’s development after their studies.
• Be an outstanding student:
  • Excellent grades in the top 20% of their class.
  • Committed to zero-carbon energy development.
  • History of community involvement.
  • Determined to advance their knowledge and understanding.

Application:

Submit your application by April 7, 2023 at 5 pm ET.
You must provide an electronic copy of all the documents listed below. If the language of your original
documents is not English, they require a certified translation of the document including the name of the
translator as well as a copy of the original (untranslated) document.

• Passport (photo page only) or birth certificate demonstrating citizenship of a developing
  country
• Curriculum vitae detailing your education, work experience (if applicable), awards, and
  participation in volunteer and/or extracurricular activities
• Admission letter from your university programme of choice. Note that each applicant can
  only submit the admission letter from their top choice of university programme.
  • If this application is for the second year of a two-year programme, include
    proof of enrollment, as well as a copy of the official letter of admission. These
    should be uploaded together in a single document.
• A course outline of your intended master’s programme (PDF file or link)
• All previous university transcripts
  • If this application is for the second year of a two-year master’s programme,
    include your transcript for your first year.
• Two reference letters or forms:
  • At least one of the references must be from an Academic referee. An academic
    referee must be a faculty member or professor at your current or previous
    university who knows your academic abilities. You need to provide a completed
    copy of the Academic Reference Form. The form must be completed in
    English and signed by the referee.
  • The second referee may either be another Academic referree (as detailed
    above) or a personal referee. A personal referee should be a person (e.g.
    employer, supervisor, mentor, coach) who can discuss other personal qualities
    or interests that make you specially qualified to receive the scholarship. This
    referee cannot be a family member. Should you go with the personal referee,
    the reference letter must be on official letterhead, written in English, and must
    be dated and signed by the referee. Make sure that the referee includes your
    full name in their letter.

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