Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership Masters Scholarship Program 2023

Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership Scholarship Program 2023 | The Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership for  Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) scholarship program to inspires the next generation of innovators and thinkers to create a sustainable future.

• The Scholarship are exceptional students from developing countries studying in sustainable energy development
• Our one-of-a-kind scholarship program fosters the next generation of energy, climate, and electricity sector specialists who will be prepared to tackle the challenges of the future.
• Today, the need for globally-oriented practitioners and researchers is growing rapidly
•  The scholarship is tenable at any university in the world
• GSEP encourages the application of students pursuing studies in universities based in developing countries.
• Application Deadline: April 7, 2023

Eligibility:

To be eligible for this scholarship, prospective applicants must:

• Undertake master’s-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

With the aim of supporting developing countries in building local expertise, GSEP will specifically dedicate a share of its scholarships to students pursuing master’s studies in universities based in developing countries.

The academic panel ensures that the yearly selection respects geographical and gender diversity.

Requirement:

You must provide an electronic copy of all the documents listed below. If the language of your original documents is not English, we 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 program of choice. Please note that each applicant can only submit the admission letter from their top choice of university program.
  • If this application is for the second year of a two-year program, please 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 program (PDF file or link)
• All previous university transcripts
  • If this application is for the second year of a two-year master’s program, please 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. Please make sure that the referee includes your full name in their letter.

How to Apply