These scholarships were made available to outstanding students from developing countries and economies in transition for a period of up to two years in the Masters.

Energy Education Development (ESED) was selected by the e8 theme for the 2004-2005 year presidency. The year 2005 marked the beginning of the United Nations Decade for Education and therefore was an opportunity to e8 leadership and profile in the field of education with a focus on sustainable energy development. A report ESED e8 in Africa, Asia and Latin America provide the basis for selection.

In 2004, the Fellowship Program was evaluated and a comprehensive assessment of options for support ESED prepared. The e8 members decided to establish a five-year Programme of Action, which consists of the following programs:

• ESED Scholarship Program
• Scholars Network
• Internships

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the purpose of the e8 scholarship?
The purpose of the e8 scholarship is to support outstanding students, from developing countries, pursuing advanced studies in sustainable energy development and to encourage meaningful contributions to the collective body of knowledge about this subject.

Who is considered to be an outstanding student?

The e8 considers an outstanding student to be one

• Who graduates with excellent grades In the top 20 % of her/his class.
• Who is determined to advance her/his knowledge and understanding.
• Who has a history of community involvement.
• Who is committed to sustainable energy development.
• Who is committed to return and contribute to her /his home country’s development.

Who is eligible to apply for the e8 Scholarship?

• Citizens from developing countries and territories identified for OECD official development aid in the DAS list of ODA recipients effective as of 2006.
• Candidates planning to undertake studies at the Masters level in areas directly related to sustainable energy development.

What are the levels of financial assistance and the duration of the scholarship?
Scholarship of US$ 23,000 per year for up to two years are offered for Masters level students. Five Masters scholarships will be awarded annually.

Which programmes are eligible for the e8 Scholarship?
The programmes eligible for the e8 scholarship must be directly related to sustainable energy development.

Which Universities are eligible for the e8 Scholarship?
All universities are eligible for the e8 scholarship. It is preferable that the candidate pursues her/his studies in a university outside his home country.

Does the e8 offer scholarships for the PhD level?
No. The e8 Scholarship Programme is designed for the Masters level only.

Does the e8 offer scholarships for the Post-Doctoral level?
No. The e8 does not offer anymore scholarship for the post-doctoral level.

Am I guaranteed the scholarship if I meet the requirements?
No. This is a competition and your application will be compared to those of other applicants.

Should I wait to apply until I have received the acceptance letter from the university?
No. The candidate may apply before receiving her/his acceptance letter. However it is the responsibility of the student to provide the acceptance letter as soon as possible.

If I have applied to more than one university should I send two applications?
No. In the case of applying to more than one university the candidate should indicate, in a separate document, the list of universities she/he has applied to.

Should I send my original transcripts?
No. You may send copies of your transcripts. If you are selected for the scholarship, the e8 will ask for the original documents.

What document should be sent as a proof of citizenship?
You may send either a birth certificate (copy) or the scanned copy of your passport (only the page with your picture and information). Please just send ONLY ONE of the documents indicated.

How may I obtain the forms?
You may download them from the e8 website. www.e8.org

Does the e8 send paper form applications?
No. Application forms may be obtained from the e8 website.

How do I submit my application package?
Although applicants are under no obligation to do so, it is preferable to transmit application packages by EMAIL. As the volume of incoming e-mailed applications is extremely heavy around the deadline, we strongly urge you to submit your file as early as possible. To facilitate processing, please label your attachments as follows:

1. Application_Last_Name_of_Applicant
2. CV_Last_Name_of_Applicant
3. Motivation_Last_Name_of_Applicant
4. Transcripts_Last_Name_of_Applicant
5. Admission_Last_Name_of_Applicant
6. Academic_ref_Last_Name_of_Applicant
7. Personal_ref_Last_Name_of_Applicant
8. Citizenship_Last_Name_of_Applicant

Applications that are not labelled correctly will not be considered.

You may also send your application package by special delivery or regular airmail. Whichever means of transmittal you choose, your application must reach us by the deadline otherwise your application will not be considered.

Should I send any additional documents?
No, additional documents will not be considered as part of your application.

How are applications assessed and awarded?
An Academic Panel consisting of accomplished representatives of notable academic institutions from Europe, North America and Japan review the applications and select the winners.

When will I know if my scholarship application has been successful?
Applicants are normally informed within 6 to 8 weeks after the deadline.

How will I be informed of the selection?
The results will be posted on the e8 website, in the results section. A profile of the selected candidates will be posted.

If my application is successful, do I have to confirm with the e8 that I am accepting the scholarship?
Yes. You must do this promptly so that the e8 can arrange to transfer the funds to your university.

Will the e8 scholarship be sufficient to cover all my travel, tuition and living expenses?
Not necessarily. It will depend upon the university and the country where you wish to study. Tuition fees and living expenses vary significantly from country to country and university to university. It is your responsibility to ensure that you will have sufficient funds.

How can I find out what it will cost to study at a particular university?
You should ask the University. Many universities provide comprehensive estimates of the costs of studying on their websites.

What if I am accepted at a university and the e8 scholarship is insufficient to cover all my expenses?
If you decide to attend that university, it is up to you to obtain the necessary additional funding. The e8 scholarship cannot provide the additional funding.

Can I hold more than one scholarship at a time?
Yes. The e8 places no restriction on your ability to hold other scholarships although some other scholarships do not allow it. You should check if there are restrictions.

Can I work for extra income while I have an e8 scholarship?
Yes, but you should make sure that your university and the country in which you will be studying allow you to do so.

How do I cover medical expenses while studying abroad?
These expenses are your responsibility. Many universities offer medical insurance programs for students at a reasonable cost.

How will I obtain the scholarship funds?
The e8 makes arrangements with your university to release funds to you every semester. You will be notified by the e8 of the specific arrangements after we have contacted your university.

Does the e8 help me to make travel and accommodation arrangements?
No, It is your responsibility to make all these arrangements.

How do I pay for travel to my university?
e8 scholarship funds can be used for travel expenses. Some universities will advance you money from the scholarship to pay for travel. You should contact your university about this.

Can the e8 provide additional funds to help me with expenses for research in addition to the scholarship?
No. Such expenses are to be covered by the scholarship or other sources

Can I change universities and/or programs once I have been awarded the scholarship?
Yes, providing you obtain prior written approval from the e8.

What are my obligations to the e8 if I am selected?
You are expected to complete your degree or your research, update the e8 about your progress and publish your results. You are required to acknowledge the e8 support when publishing or making presentations on your research and results. We may ask you to present your results at an e8 function, in which case your out of pocket expenses incurred to make the presentation will be covered by the e8.

How many times per year the masters scholarship selection takes place?
Only once a year

Apart from the annual masters scholarship selection are there any other selections for scholarship?
No, e8 scholarships are given only once a year

What should I do if I want to re-apply for next year’s scholarship?
You must submit:

• Deferral letter from the university indicating the deferral session.
• Applicant’s Statement with the new form
• Send an e-mail indicating that you wish to re-apply. Only applications from the year before are kept by the e8 GS.

Where do I get further information about the scholarship?
If you cannot find the information you are looking for on the e8 website then write to:

e8 General Secretariat
505 de Maisonneuve Blvd West, Lobby
Montréal (Québec)
Canada H3A 3C2
T: +1-514-392-8876
F: +1-514-392-8900
E-mail: e8generalsecretariat@hydro.qc.ca
Web site: www.e8.org

What is the deadline for the e8 masters scholarship
The deadline to have all your documents at the e8 General Secretariat is March 11, 2011. All documents arriving after the deadline will not be considered.

Download Center

Downloadable Application Forms in .word and .pdf format

Clicking on one of the links below will open a new window with the corresponding application form.

2010-2011 Forms (English)

• Masters programme Scholarship Application Form (.doc | .pdf)
• Masters programme Application Checklist (.doc | .pdf)
• Masters programme Applicant’s Statement form (.doc | .pdf)
• Masters Programme Academic Reference form (.doc | .pdf)

The form should then be completed on screen, printed out and mailed to the e8 General Secretariat with accompanying documents.

e8 General Secretariat
505 de Maisonneuve blvd, West, Lobby
Montreal,Quebec,Canada H3A 3C2

Tel : +1-514-392-8876
Fax : +1-514-392-8900

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The technology employed is resonant spectroscopy at the K-edges of Carbon, Oxygen and other chemical relevant elements. This method is available only at accelerator based light-sources, mainly synchrotrons but also the new free-electron lasers. The PhD candidate will be enrolled at Uppsala University, but located at MAX-lab in Lund (Sweden). A part of the experimental work will most likely be performed at other places, e.g. at BESSY in Berlin or SLS/PSI in Switzerland.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 2011-02-15

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Strathclyde is a leading technological University and the Department of Civil Engineering has unique postgraduate programmes on offer: the MSc in Environmental Entrepreneurship is the first in Europe; the MSc in Environmental Forensics is supported by the best-equipped environmental forensics labs in the UK; and the syllabus of the MSc in Geotechnics has been designed in consultation with industry to incorporate the most modern methods of analysis, using industry-standard software, such as PLAXIS, ReWard and GeoSlope.

The 2014 Commonwealth Games, the Clyde Waterfront Regeneration and the Sustainable Glasgow Programme make Glasgow a ‘happening place’ for the study of Civil Engineering and environmental-related topics. With its vibrant City Centre location and easy access to stunning Scottish countryside, the University of Strathclyde is the ideal place to undertake a one-year postgraduate degree.

Prestigious £1,000 International Excellence Awards

These prestigious awards are on offer to well-qualified excellent international applicants (non-EU) for the following degrees:
MSc Environmental Engineering
MSc Environmental Entrepreneurship – first in Europe
MSc Environmental Forensics – first in the UK
MSc Environmental Health
MSc Environmental Science
MSc Sustainability & Environmental Studies
MSc Geotechnics – in partnership with industry
MSc Hydrogeology
MRes Geo-Environmental Engineering
MRes Infrastructure Adaptation for Climate Change
MRes Integrated Pollution Prevention & Control (IPPC)

Successful recipients will benefit from a £1,000 award towards tuition fees. The deadline for Excellence Award applications is expected to be end of May 2011.

Fees-Only Excellence Awards for UK/EU students

are on offer for the following degrees:
MPhil
MRes Geo-Environmental Engineering
MRes in Infrastructure Adaptation for Climate Change
MRes Integrated Pollution Prevention & Control (IPPC)

The closing date for applicants for “Fees-Only” awards will be confirmed shortly.

What does “Fees-Only” mean?
For session 2010-11 the full-time home/EU fees are £3,400 (part-time are half of this amount over two years, subject to any increase in session 2011-12.)

How to apply?

In order to be eligible for any one of these prestigious awards, all you need to do is apply online for your chosen course, via the link provided in the individual web page for each degree. Please make sure your application is complete and includes evidence of previous degree qualification, two references (academic/employer) and proof of English language if applicable. In addition, please attach a one A4 page Supporting Statement covering these two points:

Why do you want to take this postgraduate degree and how will the degree support your career goals?
What makes you ‘excellent’ that justifies you getting one of these Excellence Awards?
The awards will be allocated based on quality, but applying early increases your chances of receiving one of these awards. Applicants with the equivalent to a 1st class honours UK degree (70% or above) will be prioritised, but applicants with the equivalent to a high 2.1 honours UK degree (65-69%) and/or with relevant professional experience may also be considered.

If an applicant is selected to receive an award, the award will only be given once the applicant has registered with the University and has commenced the degree. Allocation of an Excellence Award can only be given to candidates who have not already accepted another scholarship through the University.

The closing date for applications for all Excellence Awards is expected to be late May 2011.

If you have any questions or wish to email your one page statement directly, please contact Pippa Tawse: T: +44 (0)141 548 3170; E: pippa.tawse@strath.ac.uk

What is the difference between an MRes, an MSc or an MPhil?

An MSc is 67% Taught (120 credits of taught classes) and 33% Project (worth 60 credits). While an MRes is 33% Taught (60 credits of taught classes) and 67% Project (worth 120 credits). On successful completion of the MRes research project it is possible for good quality researchers to transfer to the PhD Programme (i.e. the MRes would be equivalent to the first year of the PhD).

Our MRes are aimed principally at graduates in civil and environmental engineering, earth sciences, bioscience, chemistry and chemical engineering. However the programme has also been successfully completed by others from an unrelated background such as business.

An MPhil has the same duration as the other degrees (one year) but is 100% research. There are no taught credits. Topic is chosen from Civil Engineering, Environment and/or Sustainability with the agreement of your supervisor.

Disclaimer: Only students who meet the quality criteria will be eligible and the Department reserves the right not to allocate all the awards if insufficient quality applicants apply.

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We provide financial support during both phases (of course assuming adequate progress). During the preparatory phase starting after your BSc degree, this support comes in the form of scholarships (800 € per month) or teaching and research support contracts. During the research and dissertation phase, you are supported in the form of stipends (about 1400 € per month) or of research or teaching assistantships.

There are currently no tuition fees, only a student fee of 140 € per semester which gives you free access to public transportation and reduced student rates at the university cafeteria and for many other public services (museums, concerts).

The Graduate School at a Glance

An integrated program from BSc or MSc to PhD

Top-notch academic and research training in computer science

Unparalleled concentration of computer science research expertise in Europe

International program run entirely in English

Scholarships and other support

Next application deadline:

28 October 2010

uptake Summer Semester 2011 (April)

Applications may be submitted anytime beforehand, but will be considered in a concerted selection process after the posted deadline. Results can be expected early in the New Year 2011.

The application deadline for uptake in the Winter Semester 2011/12 (October) is 29 April 2011.

Please use the online application system (OAS):

https://oas.cs.uni-sb.de/index.php?authorsInstructions=1

Who can apply?

Talented students with strong interest in research who hold a Masters or an excellent Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or in a related field.

[At the time of application the degree need not be conferred yet.]

What is the working language?

All courses, exams, etc. are in English.

How does it work?

After your successful application, you first undergo (depending on your degree) a three semester preparatory phase which consists of research oriented, broad course work adjusted to personal interests. We provide common office space particularly to students in this phase. You have ample opportunity to acquaint yourself with the many computer science research groups in Saarbrücken and to choose a group and an advisor matching your interest.

After passing a qualifying exam, you enter the research and dissertation phase which you spend as a member of a research group. During the entire program there is a comprehensive offering of so-called Soft Skills seminars and courses.

In justified cases, you can be exempted from parts of or even the entire preparatory phase. Also, your courses taken in the preparatory phase can be used towards a Master’s degree, if this is desired.

Which are the participating research institutes?

Computer Science Department at Saarland University

Max Planck Institute for Informatics

Max Planck Institute for Software Systems

German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI)

Center for Bioinformatics

All these institutes are housed right next to each other on the Saarland University campus in Saarbrücken, an unparalleled concentration of computer science research expertise in Europe.

How can I apply?

We ask for the following materials

CV

Transcript of all academic records, including all university and high school diplomas (please provide certified English, German or French translations, if your documents are in another language)

A brief statement explaining your motivation for pursuing a doctorate in computer science

2 letters of recommendation (to be sent to us directly by the referees, as prompted by the OAS * please note that only official affiliation e-mail addresses will be considered valid)

If available, TOEFL scores, or equivalent record of English proficiency (TSE, Cambridge Certificate scores), otherwise a short statement with respect to your English qualifications. (Please keep in mind that very good understanding of English will be essential for your success.)

If available, GRE scores

To be considered for the next round of admissions, your complete application materials must reach us by 28 October 2010. Deadline closed!

Next deadline: 29 April 2011 for uptake in the Winter Semester 2011/12 (October).

Please use the online application system: OAS, and follow the instructions there. We cannot guarantee evaluation of applications not submitted via the OAS.

*Only* in exceptional and pre-approved cases can they be sent by traditional mail to

Saarland University

Saarbrücken Graduate School

of Computer Science

Campus E1 3

D-66123 Saarbrücken

GERMANY

Or via email as a single pdf-document (except for the letters of recommendation) to

applications “at” gradschool.cs.uni-saarland.de

Which other support is available?

The graduate school cooperates closely with the

International Max Planck Research School for Computer Science (IMPRS-CS). In addition, it works in cooperation with the

Research Training Group Quality Guarantees for Computer Systems, as well as with

The European Post-Graduate College in Language Technology and Cognitive Systems

Please also have a look at the regulations for PhD Students.

For further questions contact:

Dr. Michelle Carnell,

email: carnell at cs.uni-saarland.de, Tel.: +49 681 302 5523

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Qualification:

Applicants must meet all the following conditions:

a. Applicants must be 2nd or 3rd or 4th year undergraduate students.

b. GPA for the last semester must be over 80 out of 100.

c. Applicants must pass a minimum fourth level in the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK).

* Students who have already received scholarships from the Government of Korea or other institutions are NOT allowed to apply. (Ex. Students who have received scholarships from foreign governments or Il-Woo

Foundation or 4 year scholarships are NOT allowed to apply)

Quota:

Total 200 international students from all universities in Korea

Scholarship

a. Amount: Annually KRW 6 million per student (KRW 0.5 million X 12 months)

b. Winners of the Scholarship will receive the money over an year.

Application

a. where to apply : International Center, Inha University

b. Application Deadline: 17:00 Mar. 2 (Wed) 2011

c. Application Documents:

Application Document

Copy of Passport

Certificate of Enrollment

Official Tran

* Tran must be officially issued by Inha University. GPA should be converted into the percentage in the tran.

Transfer students must also submit trans of all universities attended.

a Proof of Proficiency of Korean (TOPIK) / It should be issue after Mar. 1 2009

a letter of self-introduction and study plan

a letter of recommendation

* A letter of recommendation must include personal information of both recommender and recommendee and

a signature of the recommender. It should be sealed by the recommender.

Other Documents (ex. proof of English proficiency, proof of other achievements or awards)

Important Things

a. Applicant’s English name must be identical to the one shown in the passport

b. All the application documents must be A4 size

c. tran must be officially issued by Inha University.

d. application documents must be properly sorted out and submitted.

e. If the application documents are false, the applicant is NOT eligible.

f. If a student wins the scholarship but later drop out of school, the scholarship is stripped off.

g. Application documents will NOT be returned

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The Latin American School of Medical Sciences Scholarships are for undergraduate study in medicine offered by the Cuba government.

Applicants need to be high school graduates, 18 to 25 years old, from disadvantaged backgrounds.

The ability to speak Spanish is not required. Students who do not speak spanish spend upto four months immersed in the language after arriving in Havana.

The Latin American School of Medical Sciences (LASMS) educates a minimum of 500 doctors each year — for free.

The program of The Latin American School of Medical Sciences is based on intensive advising and tutoring designed to help every student succeed.

Students must pass competency exams at appropriate points in their course of study.

The six-year medical school program, begins every September and is divided into 12 semesters.

Students study at the LASMS campus for the first two years, and then go to another of Cuba’s 21 medical schools, which are located throughout the island, to complete their studies.

The Cuban medical training model combines theory and practice and is oriented toward primary care, community medicine and hands-on internships.

In order to register and get a scholarship in the Latin American School of Medical Sciences (Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina – ELAM) interested candidates must go to the Cuban diplomatic missions in their respective countries and ask for the information.

More details:

http://www.elacm.sld.cu/

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