The Liechtenstein Institute for Strategic Development with support by the Government of Liechtenstein is proud to present this Scholarship at selected universities across Africa, in support of a number of UN Sustainable Development Goals – including #7: affordable and clean energy for all. The Liechtenstein Renewable Energy Enterprise Development (REED) Scholarship supports pre-selected students in the master program of the participating university.
The program aims to develop the next generation of African experts to grow the renewable energy access sector across the country’s industries, cities, towns and communities. The Liechtenstein Institute for Strategic Development is dedicated to the integration and proliferation of renewable energy in infrastructure, urban and regional development internationally. Its Liechtenstein REED Scholarship is supported by the Government of Liechtenstein’s international development program.
Benefits
Successful candidates will be awarded support for living expenses in order to help complete the program within the standard MSc program period.
Requirements
Scholarships are awarded on basis of financial need, academic excellence, commitment to community renewable energy access in the country as well as contribution to cultural and social diversity goals.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Scholarship awardees are required to:
Complete all mandatory courses in time
Maintain good grades and high performance standing
Submit academic progress reports each semester
Present a final report on experience, lessons and final academic results
Application Documents
Completed scholarship application – contact the university’s Admissions Office for the PDF form.
Two letters of recommendation, by university professors, supervisors and/or employers;
A Letter of Motivation of no more than four pages (up to 1,600 words) to explain your academic and professional goals and illustrate how these relate to future career plans in renewable energy access. The letter must describe:
your background;
why the scholarship is important to you;
goals and academic and/or career plans;
why the master course was chosen; and
wider community and societal implications of renewable energy based engineering programs in providing sustainable energy access for all.
Establishment of financial need – As many of the following as possible:
Certified copy of your most recent tax return or pay slip
Certified copy of your bank statements for the past six months
Certified copy of your parents’ most recent tax return if you are not employed
Other forms of documentation (corroboration by local administration etc.)
Method of Application
To apply, you must meet the admission requirements of participating university and its relevant masters program, and submit the admission application form plus the required material stipulated below.
Mekelle University
Moi University
University of Port Harcourt
Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences
Strathmore University
National University of Lesotho
Gulu University
University of Sierra Leone
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