Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) 2021-2022 Postgraduate Scholarship Program

Published: 27 Jan 2021 1,640 views

The Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) scholarship program inspires the next generation of innovators and thinkers to create a sustainable future.

Focusing on geographical as well as gender diversity, GSEP has awarded 135 scholarships since the inception of the program in 2001.

The scholarship is tenable at any university. GSEP encourages the application of students pursuing studies in universities of the global South

ESED/GSEP Postgraduate Scholarship

Application Deadline	March 8, 2021
Type	Postgraduate
Sponsor	Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED)
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of ESED/GSEP Postgraduate Scholarship

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. 

Requirements for ESED/GSEP Postgraduate Scholarship

To be eligible for this scholarship, prospective applicants must:

1. 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
2. Eligible applicants must be pursuing full-time studies for at least one full school year (two or three semesters), beginning in autumn 2021. Students in the second year of a two-year program are eligible to apply, provided that they meet this requirement.
3. 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)
4. Be committed to contribute to their home country’s development after their studies 
5. Be an outstanding student:
   1. Graduates with excellent grades in the top 20% of their class
   2. Is committed to zero-carbon energy development
   3. Has a history of community involvement
   4. Is determined to advance their knowledge and understanding

NOTE: Interested Applicants that are yet to receive their admission letter can also apply by indicating on the application form that they have not received an admission letter from your university.

Selection Process

An independent Academic Panel consisting of accomplished representatives of notable academic institutions will review the applications and select the winners.

Application Documents

1. Admission Letter 
2. Transcript 
3. Reference Letter 

You need to provide two references. Both references must be in English.  Please make sure that your full name is included on all references.

1. One reference must ABSOLUTELY be from a faculty member or professor at your current or previous university who knows your academic abilities. They must complete the Academic Reference Form.
2. The second reference must be a reference letter. The reference needs to be in letterform (with an official letterhead of the referee’s organization, if possible), written in English, and must be dated and signed by the referee. It may be written by either an academic or personal referee.
   1. An academic referee must be a faculty member or professor at your current or previous university who knows your academic abilities. They cannot be the same person as the individual who completes your Academic Reference Form.
   2. 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.

Application Deadline

March 8, 2021

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) on scholarship.globalelectricity.org to apply