The Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) Scholarship Program

Published January 6, 2022 · Updated January 7, 2022

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.

Who’s eligible?

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 2022. Students in the second year of a two-year program are eligible to apply, provided that they meet this requirement.
Please note that the scholarship is not retroactive, it will cover tuition fees and living expenses for the year 2022-2023.
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 contribute 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.

Value of Scholarship

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

What are the required documents?

You must provide an electronic copy of all the documents listed below. If the language of your original documents is not English, we require a certified translation of the document which includes the name of the translator as well as a copy of the original (untranslated) document.

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:
- Upload a copy of your official letter of admission from the university.
- 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.
Program outline
- Upload an outline of the curriculum or the courses you will be taking for your master’s program. You may alternatively share the URL of a webpage detailing your program of choice.
University transcript(s)
- Upload a copy of your complete university transcript(s).
- 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.
- The second referee may either be another Academic referree