QUALIFIED STUDENT SUPPORT FOR THE ENERGY ACCESS – LEARNING PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE AT MOI UNIVERSITY, KENYA
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 31 July 2024.
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.
Web site: https://www.eurisd.org.
ELIGIBILITY AND HOW TO APPLY
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.
Successful candidates will be awarded support for living expenses in order to help complete the program within the standard MSc program period. 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.
AWARD INFORMATION
The scholarship is awarded for a maximum duration of a standard MSc program length, renewable each term subject to merit and maintenance of an acceptable level of academic performance.
The scholarship is designed to supplement living expenses such as accommodation, food and/or other related educational expenses at the recipients’ discretion. The amount is related to the national Cost of Living index. A scholarship is granted once the application with its required documents has been approved, and an award agreement has been signed.
Selections are made by a committee including LISD and University representatives.
A recipient of the scholarship for a given term does not automatically receive it in the following. To receive the award for the next consecutive term, recipients will need to maintain their grade average, meet any other required criteria and submit required renewal materials for additional payment. Payments are made at the beginning of each semester or term.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Scholarship awardees are required to:
• complete all mandatory courses in time,
• maintain good grades and high performance standing,
• submit a first-year statement of insights and academic progress as application for the final semester or term, and
• present a final report on experience, lessons and final academic results.
MORE INFORMATION
Prof. Augustine Makokha
Team Lead,
Website: https://energy.mu.ac.ke/
