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International: The e7 Sustainable Energy Development Scholarship Program

Deadline: 01.04.2006.

Scholarship administrator: e7 Network of Expertise for the Global Environment
Level: postgraduate, doctoral, postdoctoral
Field of study: Engineering
Place of study: not specified

 

International: The e7 Sustainable Energy Development Scholarship Program   

What is the purpose of the e7 scholarship?
The purpose of the e7 scholarship is to support outstanding students pursuing advanced studies in sustainable energy development and to encourage meaningful contributions to the collective body of knowledge about this subject.

The e7 considers an outstanding student to be one

  • who graduates with excellent grades in the top 20% of her/his class
  • who is determined to advance her/his knowledge and understanding
  • who has a history of community involvement
  • who is committed to sustainable energy
  • who is committed to return and contribute to her/his home country

Who is eligible?
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, students must plan to undertake studies at the Masters level or Post-Doctoral level in areas directly related to sustainable energy development

- be citizens of the developing countries and territories identified for OECD official development aid in the DAC List of Aid Recipients as of January 1st, 2003 - Part 1: Developing Countries And Territories (Official Development Assistance)- Croatia is in it!

What are the levels of financial assistance and the duration of the scholarships?
Scholarships of US$ 23,000 per year for up to two years are offered for Masters level students. Scholarships of US$ 30,000 per year for up to two years are offered for Post-Doctoral students. Up to two Post-Doc and ten Masters scholarships will be awarded annually.

How can I apply?
Information and the application form can be obtained online or from the e7 General Secretariat, 1155 Metcalfe Street, Suite 1120, Montreal, Quebec, H3B 2V6, Canada, or +1 (514) 392-8876 (tel), +1 (514) 392-8900 (fax) or by e-mail.

What will I need for my application?
All applicants must provide

  • Proof of citizenship. Refer to the country eligibility requirements.
  • Letter of acceptance from an approved academic institution to undertake studies in sustainable energy development
  • Copies of transcripts for degrees and final grades
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Application Form fully completed
  • Applicant Statement
  • Two letters of reference, one academic and one personal.

You are responsible for contacting the references.

Academic
Your academic reference must be from a person who can discuss your academic and/or professional competence.

The academic letter of reference should be dated and speak to the following points:

  • The reference provider's status and relationship to you
  • Your academic and/or professional accomplishments
  • Your interest in sustainable energy development
  • Your maturity and judgement
  • Your ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, and to interact productively with individuals and groups
  • Your professional future, including possible impacts the scholarship may have
  • Your interest and experience in applying your expertise to the issues of sustainable energy development.

Personal
Your personal reference must be dated and come from a person who can discuss other personal qualities or interests that make you especially qualified to receive the scholarship.

Masters Applicants
If you are a Masters applicant, you must submit a statement about your qualifications for the scholarship and your career goals. It should not exceed 1,000 words in length and should cover the following points:

  • Why you desire the scholarship
  • Your qualifications
  • The studies you intend to pursue and how they relate to sustainable energy development
  • How your Masters studies will affect your community and your career and ultimately, the field of sustainable energy development.

Key Dates

Applications for the Masters programme must be received by April 1st, 2006.

How are applications judged?
An Academic Panel consisting of accomplished representatives from Europe, North America and Japan will review the applications. All selections are final and all applicants will be notified.

How will I receive the funds?
Awards will be directly deposited (in US$) into the accounts of the Institution where you are enrolled and provided to you on a regular basis as long as you are making satisfactory progress toward achieving your academic or research requirements.

What are my obligations to the e7 if I am selected?
You are expected to complete your degree or your research, update e7 about your progress and publish your results. You are required to acknowledge the e7 support when publishing or making presentations on your research and results. We may ask you to present your results at an e7 function, in which case your out of pocket expenses incurred to make the presentation will be covered by the e7.

The form should then be completed on screen, printed out and mailed to the e7 General Secretariat with accompanying documents.

e7 General Secretariat
1155 Metcalfe Street, Suite 1120
Montreal, Quebec
H3B 2V6, Canada
Tel +1 (514) 392-8876
Fax +1 (514) 392-8900
e-mail.e7generalsecretariat@hydro.qc.ca

Reference: http://www.e7.org/Pages/O-Schol.html

 

Materials

Prijavna lista/Application checklist (329 kb)
Prijavni obrazac/Application form (409 kb)

 

 

 

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