e8 Masters Scholarship Program in Sustainable Energy Development

Typical application deadline: 
March
Contact Name: 
General Secretariat
Page last updated: 
01/24/2011
Application Deadline: 
March 11, 2011
Contact Phone: 
+1-514-392-8876
Contact e-mail: 
e8generalsecretariat@hydro.qc.ca
Funding source home page: 
e8
weblinks: 
Scholarship information
Application forms
Applicant Eligibility: 
Masters
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, students must

  • plan to undertake studies at the Masters 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 ODA Recipients effective as of 2006 found here: http://www.e8.org/upload/File/DAC%20List%20of%20ODA%20recipients.pdf
Keywords: 
Air Quality
Energy
General support
International students
Research/field research
Sustainability/Sustainable Development
Amount: 
up to $23,000 for two years
Funding Abstract: 

The purpose of the e8 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 e8 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
Type of Funding: 
Fellowship
Application Process and Required Materials: 

Must submit: application form, CV, statement, transcripts, letter of acceptance, personal recommendation, academic recommendation, citizenship verification.

Fund Usage: 
Research, general support
Funding Restrictions: 

You are expected to complete your degree or your research, update e8 about your progress and publish your results. You are required to acknowledge the e8 support when publishing or making presentations on your research and results.

Fields of Study: 
Sustainable Systems