UAE Government IRENA Scholarship Programme for International Students

The International
Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is now accepting applications for IRENA
scholarship programme available for international students. Up to 20
highly-accomplished applicants are annually awarded an IRENA scholarship at the
Abu Dhabi based Masdar Institute of Science and Technology
(MI), with the
generous support of the Government of the United Arab Emirates.

The IRENA
scholarship programme offers various opportunities in addition to the Masdar
Institute Scholarship. These include exclusive high-level lectures, aimed at
presenting the latest developments in the field of renewable energies.
Furthermore, the scholarship programme offers: IRENA sponsored short term
assignments to scholars on a case by case basis; opportunities for
participation in IRENA events; internships; and most importantly, the
opportunity to network.

Masdar Institute of
Science and Technology is the world’s first graduate-level university dedicated
to providing real-world solutions to issues of sustainability. The Institute’s
goal is to become a world-class research-driven graduate-level university,
focusing on advanced energy and sustainable technologies.

Applicants must have
a minimum GRE Quantitative score of 155 (700 on the old scale)*. A minimum
TOEFL score of 91 (iBT)) or equivalent paper/computer based scores, or a
minimum academic IELTS score of 6.5. The general Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) is required.

Course Level: Scholarships are available
for pursuing masters degree at at MASDAR Institute of Science and
Technology.

Study
Subject(s):
Scholarship students received one of eight Master of Science Programmes:
Chemical Engineering, Computing and Information Science, Electrical Power
Engineering, Engineering Systems and Management, Materials Science
and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Microsystems
Engineering, Water and Environmental Engineering and Sustainable
Critical Infrastructure offered at MASDAR Institute.

Scholarship
Award:
All accepted students at Masdar Institute receive a full scholarship for 2
years, which includes tuition, textbooks, housing, medical insurance, laptops
and travel expenses with no bonds upon graduation. Additionally, the institute
also provides each student with the cost of living allowance for other
expenditures. The Masdar Student Academic Handbook provides crucial information
about aspects such as general procedures and policies, research possibilities,
registration, etc.

Scholarship
can be taken in United
Arab Emirates

Eligibility:
All
graduate and foundation year students enrolled at the Masdar Institute can also
apply to the IRENA scholarship programme through the online Masdar Institute
application process or after arrival at Masdar Institute. Successful applicants
gain access to the IRENA lecture programme, short term assignments with IRENA,
the possibility of first-hand experience with IRENA through an internship and
the opportunity to network.

Nationality: International students can
apply for this IRENA scholarship programme.

College
Admission Requirement

Entrance
Requirements: For Msc: Applicants must have a relevant undergraduate degree in
science, engineering or IT from a recognized and accredited university
For Doctoral: Applicants must have a relevant undergraduate and Master’s degree
in science, engineering or IT from a recognized and accredited university.

English language/
Test Requirements: Applicants must have a minimum GRE Quantitative score
of 155 (700 on the old scale)*. A minimum TOEFL score of 91 (iBT)) or
equivalent paper/computer based scores, or a minimum academic IELTS score of
6.5. The general Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required. Please check
www.ets.org for information on the GRE or TOEFL exams and availability at their
location. The ETS institutional GRE code for Masdar Institute is 3870. Only the
GRE General test is required. The ETS institutional TOEFL code for Masdar
Institute is 5786.

How to
Apply: Interested
candidates aiming for foundation or graduate level education at the Masdar
Institute can apply for the IRENA Scholarship Programme through two possible
ways:

Applications
can be submitted through the online Masdar Institute application
platform, by selecting the box for ‘IRENA scholarship’ in addition to the
‘Masdar Institute scholarship’ box. The candidates for IRENA scholarship
shall be selected from the applicants who have been successfully admitted
to Masdar Institute and have successfully met the criteria stated for
IRENA scholarships.
It is
important to comply with the Masdar Institute selection criteria to be
accepted for the Masdar Institute Graduate Programme and also for the
IRENA scholarship. The applicant criteria for Masdar Institute requires an
undergraduate degree from a college, university or technical college of
acceptable standing in the field of science, engineering or information
technology; minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0; competence in spoken
and written English verified through a minimum TOEFL score of 91 (IBT) on
the international TOEFL or a minimum academic IELTS score of 6.5; and a
minimum GRE quantitative score of 700 (or 155 on the new scale).
Once
admitted to Masdar Institute, the students can also submit their IRENA
application by the 15th of September annually via email. The applications should mention the student’s
faculty at Masdar and include an up-to-date CV, together with a statement
or letter of purpose.