GSEP 2023 Masters Scholarship for Developing Countries

Eligibility Criteria

• Are citizens of a developing country appearing on the OECD's  list of development assistance  recipients
• Have been admitted to a master’s-level program in a field related to sustainable energy development
• Are outstanding students with grades in the top 20% of their class and a history of community involvement
• Are committed to contributing to their home country’s sustainable energy development after their studies

Offered Benefits

• Up to $10,000 US per year (max. two years)

Application Process

• Prepare all the required documents
• Create an account here to access the online form
• Fill in the application form and upload the materials
• Submit your application

Required Documents:

• Passport (photo page only) or birth certificate demonstrating citizenship of a developing country
• 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. Please note that each applicant can only submit the admission letter from their top choice of university program.
  • If this application is for the second year of a two-year program, please include proof of enrollment, as well as a copy of the official letter of admission. These should be uploaded together in a single document.
• A course outline of your intended master’s program (PDF file or link)
• All previous university transcripts
  • If this application is for the second year of a two-year master’s program, please include your transcript for your first year.
• Two reference letters or forms:
  • At least one of the references must be from an Academic referee. An academic referee must be a faculty member or professor at your current or previous university who knows your academic abilities. You need to provide a completed copy of the  Academic Reference Form. The form must be completed in English and signed by the referee.
  • The second referee may either be another Academic referree (as detailed above) or a personal referee. A personal referee should be a person (e.g. employer, supervisor, mentor, coach) who can discuss other personal qualities or interests that make you specially qualified to receive the scholarship. This referee cannot be a family member. Should you go with the Personal referee, the reference letter must be on official letterhead, written in English, and must be dated and signed by the referee. Please make sure that the referee includes your full name in their letter.