UAE Government’s IRENA Scholarships Programme for International Students 2015

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) offers a high-level lecture programme for its Scholars, dedicated to highlighting the latest developments in renewable energy technology, policies, and market trends.

In an effort to promote talented academics, and with the generous support of the Government of the United Arab Emirates, IRENA is pleased to welcome its scholars to the IRENA Scholarship Programme at Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi.

Eligibility

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.

Selection Criteria:

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.

Eligible groups

All countries are eligible to apply with preference to students from developing countries

Participating Institutions

MASDAR Institute of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi; United Arab Emirate (UAE)

Fields of study

The Programme extends to the eight Master of Science Programmes offered at MASDAR Institute:

• Chemical Engineering
• Computing and Information Science
• Electrical Power Engineering
• Engineering Systems and Management
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Microsystems Engineering
• Sustainable Critical Infrastructure
• Water and Environmental Engineering

Number of scholarships

About 20 financial awards will be offered

Scholarships duration

Two years programmes

Scholarships benefits

Full financial support is provided to IRENA MSc scholars. Tuition fees, textbooks, laptop, medical insurance, housing, travel expenses are covered by the scholarships.

In addition a cost of living allowance is granted to IRENA MSc scholars. No bond or conditions are attached to the scholarship upon graduation.

All IRENA scholars are entitled to generous benefits and are offered IRENA’s exclusive Lecture Programme, which will provide IRENA’s scholars with an overview of the current state of renewable energies.

Method of 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 certi?cates have to be sent to MASDAR Institute. A list of the required documents can be found on MASDAR Institute’s website.

Please note that you have to indicate your interest in an IRENA Scholarship on Masdar Institute online application form by ticking the appropriate box. Otherwise you will apply for a common MASDAR scholarship and you will not be able to bene?t from IRENA’s Lecture Programmes and other advantages.

To apply, visit the official MASDAR Institute Admissions web page.

It is important to visit the official IRENA Scholarship Programme website (link to it is below) for complete information on this scholarhip.

Scholarships application Deadline: 31 May 2015