Description:
In an effort to promote talented academics, and with the generous support of the Government of the United Arab Emirates, up to 20 IRENA scholarships are offered annually at the Abu Dhabi based MASDAR Institute of Science and Technology (MI). The Scholarship extends to eight Master of Science Programmes offered at MASDAR Institute.
In addition, IRENA Scholars will be able to attend an exclusive Lecture Programme aimed at presenting informing on the latest developments in the field of renewable energies.
IRENA MSc Scholars are required to join a renewable energy related research project for the duration of their scholarship. Upon the commencement of each semester, during the orientation week, MASDAR Institute will inform all new students about the current research projects. Out of these projects IRENA scholars shall select a renewable energy topic related to any of the six renewable energy sources that IRENA is mandated to work on, namely: Biomass, Geothermal, Hydro, Ocean, Solar, and Wind. Moreover, the final thesis shall be written on a renewable energy related topic.
While IRENA scholars will benefit from the additional services offered by IRENA, they still must adhere to MASDAR Institute’s policies and procedures, as set out in the MASDAR Institute’s Student Academic Handbook.
During the two years Programme at MASDAR Institute, IRENA’s MSc scholars will work on a research project relevant to renewable energies and can select between eight MSc Programmes. The study is completed with a Master thesis.
Scholarship
- Full scholarship for 2 years (including tuition, textbooks, housing, medical insurance, laptop, and travel expenses) with no bonds upon
graduation
- Cost of living allowance
- IRENA MSc Scholars will benefit from IRENA’s Lecture Programme and a unique direct contact to IRENA experts and their first-hand
information on current renewable energy developments
Eligibility
Submit your application, if you comply with following MASDAR Institute criteria:
- Relevant undergraduate degree from a college, university or technical college of acceptable standing in the field of science, engineering
or information technology
- Minimum CGPA required: 3.0 on a scale of 4.0.
- Competence in spoken and written English. Minimum TOEFL score: 91 (IBT) on the international TOEFL. Minimum academic IELTS
score: 6.5.
- Minimum GRE quantitative score: 700(or 155 on the new scale) .
- Academic record and credentials must indicate the ability to achieve distinction
And following IRENA criteria:
- Desired specialisation within the chosen MSc programme.
- Description of knowledge already acquired in the field of renewable energies and relevant previous professional engagements or
experience.
- In case of equal aptitude, priority access will be given to applicants from Developing Countries.
Deadline: 31 May 2012
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