Established in 2001 to support outstanding students in advanced studies of sustainable energy development , the e8 Scholarship Programme offers two-year scholarships to Masters and Post-Doctoral students.
What is the purpose of the e8 scholarship?
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
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 ODA Recipients effective as of 2006
What is the purpose of the e8 scholarship?
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
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 ODA Recipients effective as of 2006
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 by clicking on the link below to the Application Forms page or from the e8 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
Two letters of reference, one academic and one personal. You are responsible for contacting the references
Key Dates
Applications for the Post-Doctoral programme must be received by the e8 General Secretariat by December 1st, 2006. Applications for the Masters programme must be received by March 23, 2007.
What are my obligations to the e8 if I am selected?
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. We may ask you to present your results at an e8 function, in which case your out of pocket expenses incurred to make the presentation will be covered by the e8.
For more info about this scholarship and application forms, please visit the website.
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