In an effort to promote talented academics, and with the generous support of the Government of the United Arab Emirates, IRENA is awarding up to 20 scholarships at Abu Dhabi based MASDAR Institute of Science and Technology. The Programme extends to the eight Master of Science Programmes offered at MASDAR Institute.
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.
Level/Field of Study
IRENA Scholarship is designed to sponsor international students especially students from developing countries pursuing a masters program in any of the following course of study; Chemical Engineering, Computing and Information Science, Electrical Power Engineering, Engineering Systems and Management, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Microsystems Engineering, Water and Environmental Engineering.
Host Nationality
IRENA Scholarship 2020 is been hosted in Abu Dhabi based MASDAR Institute of Science and Technology at the United Arab Emirates. You can utilize these scholarship opportunities to solve most of your academics problems. Check out other scholarships you can apply for in 2020 to study in Europe, Africa, Asia, America, etc.
Scholarship Worth
Full financial support is provided to IRENA MSc scholars
Tuition fees, textbooks, laptops, medical insurance, housing, travel expenses are covered by the scholarships. In addition, the cost of living allowance is granted to IRENA MSc scholars.
No bond or conditions are attached to the scholarship upon graduation.
IRENA MSc Scholars will benefit from IRENA’s Lecture Programme and unique direct contact to IRENA experts and their first-hand information on current renewable energy developments.
Application Procedure
Interested students 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 listing on the required documents can be obtained on MASDAR Institute’s website.
Important: Please indicate in the online application by keying in “IRENA” after your passport number in the relevant field, e.g. 12345678 – IRENA. If this indication is not given, the student will apply for a regular scholarship and not be able to benefit from exclusive IRENA services granted to IRENA MSc scholars.
Applicants for IRENA’s Scholarship Programme will be admitted in accordance with the academic standards and regulations of Masdar Institute. Out of those who passed, IRENA will select the winning candidates in accordance with additional criteria.
If you need more information about this scholarship, kindly visit the Scholarship Webpage
Application Deadline
The application process for IRENA Scholarship for the academic year 2020-2021 opens on 1 November every year and closes on 31 May or 15 September every year.
The criteria for applying for a scholarship are:
Submit your application, if you comply with following MASDAR Institute criteria:
And following IRENA criteria:
All international applicants studying in the UAE will be considered for the IRENA Scholarship for International Students.
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organisation that supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future, and serves as the principal platform for international cooperation, a centre of excellence, and a repository of policy, technology, resource and financial knowledge on renewable energy. IRENA promotes the widespread adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy, including bioenergy, geothermal, hydropower, ocean, solar and wind energy in the pursuit of sustainable development, energy access, energy security and low-carbon economic growth and prosperity.
With a mandate from countries around the world, IRENA encourages governments to adopt enabling policies for renewable energy investments, provides practical tools and policy advice to accelerate renewable energy deployment, and facilitates knowledge sharing and technology transfer to provide clean, sustainable energy for the world’s growing population.
With more than 180 countries actively engaged, IRENA promotes renewable resources and technologies as the key to a sustainable future and helps countries achieve their renewable energy potential.
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