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IRENA Scholarship Programme

The application process for IRENA Scholarship for the academic year 2012-2013 has opened on 1 November 2011 and will close on 31 May 2012.

In an effort to promote talented academics, and with the generous support of the Government of the United Arab Emirates, up to 20 IRENA scholarships are offered annually at the Abu Dhabi based MASDAR Institute of Science and Technology (MI). The Scholarship extends to eight Master of Science Programmes offered at MASDAR Institute.

In addition, IRENA Scholars will be able to attend an exclusive Lecture Programme aimed at presenting informing on the latest developments in the field of renewable energies.

Interested students can find all necessary information explaining the MSc Programmes, entry requirements and the selection process below. Special consideration will be given to applicants from developing countries as part of a concerted effort to support countries severely affected by today’s overriding challenges: energy access, energy security and climate change.

Application Process and Scope of Scholarship

All applications need to be submitted to MASDAR Institute for initial review of compliance with the entry requirements (see the quick eligibility check on the right hand side of this page). Indicate on the application form that you are applying for the IRENA Scholarship. (more)

Student Academic Handbook

Masdar Student Academic Handbook which will provide you with crucial information about aspects such as general procedures and policies, research possibilities, registration, etc. (more)

10 Reasons to Apply

• Full scholarship for 2 years (including tuition, textbooks, housing, medical insurance, laptop, and travel expenses) with no bonds upon graduation.
• Cost of living allowance
• Possibility for first-hand experience with IRENA through an internship.
• Excellent networking potential
• Exclusive access to IRENA Lecture Programme
• Innovative academic environment
• Specialised renewable energy courses and state of the art laboratories
• Multidisciplinary research approach with more than 30 projects underway
• Academic programs developed with MIT
• Highly diverse and dynamic environment

Eligibility Check

Submit your application, if you comply with following MASDAR Institute criteria:

• Relevant undergraduate degree from a college, university or technical college of acceptable standing in the field of science, engineering or information technology
• Minimum CGPA required: 3.0 on a scale of 4.0.
• Competence in spoken and written English. Minimum TOEFL score: 91 (IBT) on the international TOEFL. Minimum academic IELTS score: 6.5.
• Minimum GRE quantitative score: 700(or 155 on the new scale) .
• Academic record and credentials must indicate the ability to achieve distinction

And following IRENA criteria:

• Desired specialisation within the chosen MSc programme.
• Description of knowledge already acquired in the field of renewable energies and relevant previous professional engagements or experience.
• In case of equal aptitude, priority access will be given to applicants from Developing Countries.

Dodatne informacije možete pronaći na služenoj web stranici.

 

Previous year's competition

IRENA Scholarship Programme (2011)