Apply for EU-ECOWAS Scholarship Programme for Masters Studies

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EU-ECOWAS Scholarship Programme for Masters Studies 2023

Applications are open for the EU-ECOWAS Scholarship Programme for Masters Studies. The EU-ECOWAS Scholarship program provides scholarships for masters’ degrees in the sustainable energy sector at specialized universities in West Africa

The scholarship aims to improve access to high-quality training in the sustainable energy sector in West Africa, enabling university graduates with a focus on young professionals in the ECOWAS member states to acquire the profile required to meet the growing demand for specialists in the field of sustainable energy.

Scholarship Sponsor(s): British Council, ECOWAS

Scholarship Type: Full Funding

Host Institution(s): West African Institutions

Scholarship Worth: Varies

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: Postgraduate (Masters)

Nationality: Africans

EU-ECOWAS Scholarship 2023 | Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the EU-ECOWAS Scholarship 2023, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Be nationals of a member state of ECOWAS or Mauritania and being resident in ECOWAS’ region or Mauritania.
  • Have at least a bachelor’s degree with First Class or Second Class (Upper Division).
  • Have undertaken studies at least a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, energy and environment (including renewable energy and energy efficiency), law, economics, finance, and planning as deemed by the entry requirements of the chosen university.
  • Work experience in the energy sector in West Africa will be an added advantage.
  • Hold (at least) provisional admission into an approved course of study at the time of scholarship approval.
  • The scholarship is open to working and non-working candidates. Working candidates are required to provide a letter of release from their employer to complete the course for the duration of the program.
  • Commitment to publish at least 1 practice-oriented research before the end of the program.
  • Commitment to start internships within the course of study.
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Application Procedures

How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the EU-ECOWAS Scholarships 2023 are to complete an online application by the deadline and provide all the required information and documents.

Document Requirements:

  • Identification cards such as an international passport or a national identity card.
  • Proof of residency in an ECOWAS country or Mauritania.
  • A copy of the provisional admission letter from a shortlisted university.
  • Academic transcripts or certificates obtained.
  • Any other documents to validate information provided in the application form.

Application Deadline: 23 September 2022 at 18:00 WAT

Visit the Official Website for Further Details