Deadline: 31 May 2012
Open to: Students in pursuit of a master’s degree in Engineering
Scholarship: Full scholarship for 2 years
Description
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.
Applicants for IRENA’s Scholarship Programme will be admitted in accordance to the academic standards and regulations of Masdar Institute. Out of those who passed, IRENA will select the winning candidates in accordance with additional criteria that can be found in this document or on IRENA’s
website.
IRENA MSc Scholars are required to join a renewable energy related research project for the duration of their scholarship. Upon the commencement of each semester, during the orientation week, MASDAR Institute will inform all new students about the current research projects. Out of these projects IRENA scholars shall select a renewable energy topic related to any of the six renewable energy sources that IRENA is mandated to work on, namely: Biomass, Geothermal, Hydro, Ocean, Solar, and Wind. Moreover, the final thesis shall be written on a renewable energy related topic.
While IRENA scholars will benefit from the additional services offered by IRENA, they still must adhere to MASDAR Institute’s policies and procedures, as set out in the MASDAR Institute’s Student Academic Handbook.
During the two years Programme at MASDAR Institute, IRENA’s MSc scholars will work on a research project relevant to renewable energies and can select between eight MSc Programmes. The study is completed with a Master thesis.
Scholarship
- Full scholarship for 2 years (including tuition, textbooks, housing, medical insurance, laptop, and travel expenses) with no bonds upon graduation
- Cost of living allowance
- IRENA MSc Scholars will benefit from IRENA’s Lecture Programme and a unique direct contact to IRENA experts and their first-hand information on current renewable energy developments
Eligibility
Submit your application, if you comply with the 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 IELTSscore: 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 the 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.
Application
Interested students can apply for an IRENA MSc Scholarship directly through MASDAR Institute’s website. Applications have to be submitted
electronically. All required proofs and certificates have to be sent to MASDAR Institute. A list of the required documents can be found on MASDAR Institute’s website.
Important: Please note that you have to indicate your interest in an IRENA Scholarship on Masdar Institute online application form by activating the appropriate box. Otherwise you will apply for a common MASDAR scholarship and you will not be able to benefit from IRENA’s Lecture Programme and other advantages.
IRENA’s MSc scholarship is now open for application and will be closed on 31 May 2012 for the Academic Year 2012-2013. Apply online via MASDAR Institute’s website, and indicate that you are applying for an IRENA Scholarship.
If you need further information on IRENA scholarship please contact: scholars@irena.org
