Deadline: 8-Apr-23

The Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership is inviting applications for Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) Scholarship Program.

The Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) scholarship program inspires the next generation of innovators and thinkers to create a sustainable future. Their scholars are exceptional students from developing countries studying in sustainable energy development.

Today, the need for globally-oriented practitioners and researchers is growing rapidly. Their 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.

Funding Information

• 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 Criteria

• 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.

For more information, visit ESED.