Global Sustainable Energy Development 2020-2021 Scholarship Program

Published: 10 Jan 2020

GSEP is now accepting applications for the 2020-2021 Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) scholarship program.

The purpose of the Education for Sustainable Energy Development [ESED] scholarship is to support outstanding students from developing countries pursuing advanced studies in sustainable energy development and to encourage meaningful contributions to the collective body of knowledge about this subject. These scholarships are available to up to 10 outstanding students from developing countries and economies in transition, for a period of up to two years for Masters Degree, awarded annually.

GSEP Masters Scholarship

Application Deadline	March 6, 2020
Funding Type	Fully Funded
Type	Masters
Sponsor	Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership (GSEP)

Benefits of GSEP Masters Scholarship

Scholarships of US$ 23,000 per year shall be awarded to qualified candidates

Requirements for GSEP Masters 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. Pursue full-time studies for at least one full school year (two or three semesters), beginning in autumn 2020. 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 Development Co-operation Directorate (DAC)
4. Be committed to returning to their home country after their studies to contribute to its development
5. Be an outstanding student
   1. Graduates with excellent grades in the top 20% of their class
   2. Is committed to sustainable energy development
   3. Has a history of community involvement
   4. Is determined to advance their knowledge and understanding

Application Documents

1. Passport (photo page only) or birth certificate
2. Curriculum vitae detailing your education, work experience (if applicable), awards, and participation in volunteer and/or extracurricular activities
3. Admission letter from your university program of choice
4. University transcript(s)
5. Academic Reference Form
6. Academic or personal reference letter

Application Deadline

March 6, 2020

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership (GSEP) on scholarship.globalelectricity.org to apply