Enel Foundation Open Africa Power 2021 program

Published: 05 Mar 2021 1,441 views

Today, Enel Foundation announced the call for applications for the Open Africa Power 2021 program, which this year will begin in May.

The call for applications will officially remain open from March 4 to April 6, to high-profile African students undergoing or having completed Master’s, MBA or PhD studies in African universities. After receiving more than 750 applications last year, Open Africa Power is welcoming candidates who want to acquire a holistic know-how of the electricity sector, enhancing their technical, regulatory and business skills required to work in the private and public sector towards the electrification of Africa. African Nationals currently living abroad, but wanting to relocate back to Africa, will also be admitted, as one of the program’s aims is to contribute to talent retention in the continent.

Enel Foundation Open Africa Power program

Application Deadline	April 6, 2021
Country to study	Italy
Type	Postgraduate
Sponsor	Enel Foundation
Gender	Men and Women

Requirements for Enel Foundation Open Africa Power program

1. The Open Africa Power selection process is an open, merit-based, competition.
2. To be eligible, candidates must meet the following criteria:
   1. Be between the ages of 24 and 35;
   2. Be a citizen of an African country;
   3. Currently resident in an African country or planning to relocate in Africa within the end of 2021;
   4. Be eligible to travel to Italy. Depending on applicants country of residence, applicants passport must be valid for one to three months AFTER the date of departure from South Africa, in order to be eligible for a visa . All candidates are invited to check well in advance the procedure applicable to their specific case;
   5. Having graduated from or being a student (having an admission letter is also acceptable) of a PhD, MSc, LLM, MPP or MBA degree. Undergraduate students or people who are not at least enrolled in a master’s degree are not eligible for this program. One of the two degrees (Bachelor or Masters) must be from an African University;
   6. Have competences and a demonstrated interest to pursue a career – in private or public sector – in the electricity space at large;
   7. Be fully proficient in English.

Program Structure

1. Online Module and Exams
2. African Module: State of the Art
3. Italian Module: New Frontiers
4. Give Back Module

Application Deadline

April 6, 2021

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Enel Foundation on oap2020.beezsocialerp.com to apply