The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is now
accepting applications for IRENA scholarship programme available for international students. Up to 20 highly-accomplished
applicants are annually awarded an IRENA scholarship at the Abu Dhabi based
Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (MI), with the generous support of
the Government of the United Arab Emirates. Applications for the IRENA
Scholarship Programme 2015-2017 can be submitted by 15 September 2015.
Study Subject(s): Scholarship students received one of
eight Master of Science Programmes: Chemical Engineering, Computing and
Information Science, Electrical Power Engineering, Engineering Systems and
Management, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering, Microsystems Engineering, Water and Environmental
Engineering and Sustainable Critical Infrastructure offered at MASDAR
Institute.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing masters degree at at MASDAR Institute of Science and Technology.
Scholarship Provider: The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and Government of the United Arab Emirates
Scholarship can be taken at: United Arab Emirates
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing masters degree at at MASDAR Institute of Science and Technology.
Scholarship Provider: The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and Government of the United Arab Emirates
Scholarship can be taken at: United Arab Emirates
Eligibility: All graduate and foundation year students
enrolled at the Masdar Institute can also apply to the IRENA scholarship
programme through the online Masdar Institute application process or after
arrival at Masdar Institute. Successful applicants gain access to the IRENA
lecture programme, short term assignments with IRENA, the possibility of first-hand
experience with IRENA through an internship and the opportunity to network.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International
students can apply for this IRENA scholarship programme.
Scholarship Description: As part of the programme, up to 20
highly-accomplished applicants are annually awarded an IRENA scholarship at the
Abu Dhabi based Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (MI), with the
generous support of the Government of the United Arab Emirates. The IRENA
scholarship programme offers various opportunities in addition to the Masdar
Institute Scholarship. These include exclusive high-level lectures, aimed at
presenting the latest developments in the field of renewable energies.
Furthermore, the scholarship programme offers: IRENA sponsored short term
assignments to scholars on a case by case basis; opportunities for
participation in IRENA events; internships; and most importantly, the
opportunity to network.
Number of award(s): In an effort to promote human
capital development, the IRENA Scholarship Programme was launched in
2012. Up to 20 highly-accomplished applicants are annually awarded an
IRENA scholarship at the Abu Dhabi based Masdar Institute of Science and
Technology (MI), with the generous support of the Government of the United Arab
Emirates. The IRENA scholarship programme offers various opportunities in
addition to the Masdar Institute Scholarship. These include exclusive
high-level lectures, aimed at presenting the latest developments in the field
of renewable energies. Furthermore, the scholarship programme offers: IRENA
sponsored short term assignments to scholars on a case by case basis;
opportunities for participation in IRENA events; internships; and most
importantly, the opportunity to network.
Duration of award(s): Scholarships are awarded for
a period of two years.
What does it cover? All accepted students at Masdar
Institute receive a full scholarship for 2 years, which includes tuition,
textbooks, housing, medical insurance, laptops and travel expenses with no bonds
upon graduation. Additionally, the institute also provides each student with
the cost of living allowance for other expenditures. The Masdar Student
Academic Handbook provides crucial information about aspects such as general
procedures and policies, research possibilities, registration, etc.
Selection Criteria: The applications received for the
IRENA Scholarship Programme shall be selected as per the following selection
criteria, with candidates being ranked in accordance with their overall score.
The top 20 students are selected.
-Interest in renewable energy technologies and their applications and Interest in International Development Projects in particular specific IRENA projects.
-Strong motivation and clear approach for development of knowledge, skills and experiences in a specific focus area and Preference to focus areas which are mutually relevant to IRENA and Masdar.
-Academic accomplishments in terms of prior education, achievements, certifications, GRE and TOEFL scores.
-Diversity of background is preferred and Relevant work experience to match interests in specific focus areas.
-Interest in renewable energy technologies and their applications and Interest in International Development Projects in particular specific IRENA projects.
-Strong motivation and clear approach for development of knowledge, skills and experiences in a specific focus area and Preference to focus areas which are mutually relevant to IRENA and Masdar.
-Academic accomplishments in terms of prior education, achievements, certifications, GRE and TOEFL scores.
-Diversity of background is preferred and Relevant work experience to match interests in specific focus areas.
Online Application: Interested candidates aiming for
foundation or graduate level education at the Masdar Institute can apply for
the IRENA Scholarship Programme through two possible ways:
-Applications can be submitted through the online Masdar Institute application platform, by selecting the box for ‘IRENA scholarship’ in addition to the ‘Masdar Institute scholarship’ box. The candidates for IRENA scholarship shall be selected from the applicants who have been successfully admitted to Masdar Institute and have successfully met the criteria stated for IRENA scholarships.
-It is important to comply with the Masdar Institute selection criteria to be accepted for the Masdar Institute Graduate Programme and also for the IRENA scholarship. The applicant criteria for Masdar Institute requires an undergraduate degree from a college, university or technical college of acceptable standing in the field of science, engineering or information technology; minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0; competence in spoken and written English verified through a minimum TOEFL score of 91 (IBT) on the international TOEFL or a minimum academic IELTS score of 6.5; and a minimum GRE quantitative score of 700 (or 155 on the new scale).
-Once admitted to Masdar Institute, the students can also submit their IRENA application by the 15th of September annually via email. The applications should mention the student’s faculty at Masdar and include an up-to-date CV, together with a statement or letter of purpose.
-Applications can be submitted through the online Masdar Institute application platform, by selecting the box for ‘IRENA scholarship’ in addition to the ‘Masdar Institute scholarship’ box. The candidates for IRENA scholarship shall be selected from the applicants who have been successfully admitted to Masdar Institute and have successfully met the criteria stated for IRENA scholarships.
-It is important to comply with the Masdar Institute selection criteria to be accepted for the Masdar Institute Graduate Programme and also for the IRENA scholarship. The applicant criteria for Masdar Institute requires an undergraduate degree from a college, university or technical college of acceptable standing in the field of science, engineering or information technology; minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0; competence in spoken and written English verified through a minimum TOEFL score of 91 (IBT) on the international TOEFL or a minimum academic IELTS score of 6.5; and a minimum GRE quantitative score of 700 (or 155 on the new scale).
-Once admitted to Masdar Institute, the students can also submit their IRENA application by the 15th of September annually via email. The applications should mention the student’s faculty at Masdar and include an up-to-date CV, together with a statement or letter of purpose.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Applications for the
IRENA Scholarship Programme 2015-2017 can be submitted from 1 November 2014 as
part of the online application for the Masdar Institute Graduate Studies
Programme 2015, or after arriving at Masdar Institute, by 15 September 2015.
Read more: IRENA Scholarship Programme, 2015-2017 Scholarship Positions 2015 2016
http://scholarship-positions.com
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