Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) Scholarship in USA: awards $21,000 worth of scholarship to deserving students.
After the 1992 Earth Summit, the CEOs of the world's largest electricity companies came together to form the Global Sustainable Electricity Association (GSEP), with the vision of building an international network of expertise to enhance cooperation between the main electric companies.
Companies and serve as ecological and technical advisory groups for international agencies and governments, especially in developing countries. Today, GSEP is an international organization made up of global power companies that are at the center of the electrification revolution.
What sets us apart from other international organizations is that we focus on advancing the energy industry. We draw on our members' unmatched expertise in energy systems and energy technology to enable decision makers and businesses to use electricity as the energy source of the future.
GSEP was established as the e7 Global Environmental Expertise Network (e7), which later became e8.
Our scholars are outstanding students from developing countries studying sustainable energy development. Today, the demand for professionals and researchers facing the world is growing rapidly. Our one of a kind scholarship program trains the next generation of energy, climate and power experts who will be ready to meet the challenges of the future.
Since the program was launched in 2001, GSEP has focused on geographic and gender diversity and has awarded 144 scholarships.
ESED scholars are exceptional students from developing countries studying sustainable energy development. Today, the need for globally-oriented practitioners and researchers is growing rapidly. Our one-of-a-kind scholarship program fosters the next generation of energy, climate, and electricity sector specialists who will be prepared to tackle the challenges of the future.
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All nationalities (Developing Countries)
To be eligible for this scholarship, prospective applicants must:
Undertake master’s-level studies in the fields of zero-carbon energy, smart grids, electric transportation, energy storage, advanced electricity technologies, public policy, economics, law, political science, or other relevant fields.
Pursue full-time studies for at least one full school year (two or three semesters), beginning in autumn 2021.
Be a citizen of a developing country/territory on the List of official development aid recipients identified by the Development Co-operation Directorate (DAC) of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Be committed to contributing to their home country’s development after their studies
Be an outstanding student
Graduates with excellent grades in the top 20% of their class
Is committed to sustainable energy development
Has a history of community involvement
Is determined to advance their knowledge and understanding
The academic panel ensures that the yearly selection respects geographical and gender diversity.
You must provide an electronic copy of all the documents listed below.
Passport (photo page only) or birth certificate
Curriculum vitae detailing your education, work experience (if applicable), awards, and participation in volunteer and/or extracurricular activities
Admission letter from your university program of choice
Program outline
University transcript(s)
Academic Reference Form:
Academic or personal reference letter:
With the aim of supporting developing countries in building local expertise, GSEP will allocate a share of its scholarships to students pursuing master’s studies in universities based in developing countries.