Applications Invited for the Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) scholarship program

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About the Organization

We’re a unique CEO-led alliance of leading global electricity companies promoting electrification and sustainable energy development.

In the wake of the Earth Summit in 1992, the CEOs of the world’s largest power companies came together to form the Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership (GSEP) with the vision to set up an international network of expertise to improve cooperation between the major electricity companies in the world and to act as an ecological and technical advisory group for international institutions and governments, especially in developing countries.

About the scholarship

Our scholars are exceptional students from developing countries studying in sustainable energy development. Today, the need for globally-oriented practitioners and researchers is growing rapidly. 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.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, prospective applicants must:

• 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.
• Pursue full-time studies for at least one full school year (two or three semesters), beginning in autumn 2022. Students in the second year of a two-year program are eligible to apply, provided that they meet this requirement.
• Please note that the scholarship is not retroactive, it will cover tuition fees and living expenses for the year 2022-2023.
• 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)
• Be committed to contribute to their home country’s development after their studies

Be an outstanding student

• Graduates with excellent grades in the top 20% of their class
• Is committed to sustainable energy development
• Has a history of community involvement
• Is determined to advance their knowledge and understanding

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

Deadline

Deadline is April 11, 2022.

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