ECOWAS WOCEWA Masters Scholarship: Shall we explore the possibility of a fully-funded scholarship in West Africa?
The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) has received funding of CAD 1.5 million from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada, to implement a project entitled Women and Clean Energy in West Africa (WOCEWA).
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The WOCEWA Scholarship covers applicant’s tuition fee, health insurance, and a laptop computer. Additionally, scholars are offered a fully funded internship opportunity covering travel, insurance, and monthly stipends.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
ECOWAS WOCEWA Masters Scholarship Abstract
- Scholarship Host: ECOWAS
- Study Abroad: Study Abroad || Study-In-Africa
- Location: West African Countries
- Category: Scholarships || Postgraduate Scholarships || Masters Scholarships
- Benefits: Full Scholarship
- Tuition
- Accommodation
- Living Stipends
- Travel Costs
- Laptop
- Medical Insurance
- Eligibility: All Countries
- Deadline: Octoer 3, 2024
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2024 ECOWAS WOCEWA Masters Scholarship Details
The ECOWAS Women and Clean Energy Scholarship has been designed to contribute to the objectives of the ECOWAS Policy for Gender Mainstreaming in Energy Access.
The project is specifically aimed at achieving the policy objective of gender mainstreaming in the private sector and increasing women’s participation as consumers and suppliers of clean energy.
With this in mind, the WOCEWA Scholarship and Green Jobs Program project initiative has been strengthened to create a pool of future women in the energy sector.
By offering scholarships, in combination with automatic internship placement in ECOWAS energy institutions and agencies, ECREEE aims to address the low participation of women in the energy sector.
ECOWAS WOCEWA Masters Scholarship 2025 Benefits
WOCEWA Scholarship will be follow as:
- The scholarship has a maximum value of US$3200 per year for a maximum of two (2) years per person.
The funds may cover: - Tuition fee and health insurance
Tuition fees and health insurance are capped at US$2500.- Fees will be paid directly by ECREEE to the training institution.
- If the tuition fees and health insurance exceed this amount, the applicant is responsible for the remaining balance.
- Conversely, if the tuition is below the maximum, any excess funds will be transferred to the applicant.
- A computer with a maximum value of US$700
- The Internship program at ECREEE or one of ECOWAS institutions in the energy sector. will last for six (6) months covering travel, insurance and subsistence. The intern will receive a monthly stipend of $800 to cover expenses.
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ECOWAS Women and Clean Energy Scholarship 2024 Requirements
To be eligible for theECOWAS Women and Clean Energy Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- Be a citizen of one of the ECOWAS Member States.
- Applicants must have obtained a registration in the first year of master’s degree in one university on institution in West Africa.
- Be female with background in STEM having an energy focus. • The maximum age to apply for this scholarship is 32 years old at the end of year 2024.
- Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5/5, i.e., Upper Second-Class (equivalent of an average of 14/20 for the francophone system)
- Does not have an existing scholarship from another organization. N.B: Any false declaration will result in a permanent suspension of support.
Required Documents for ECOWAS Women and Clean Energy Scholarship
While applying for the 2024 Shanghai Government Scholarships, you will be required to submit the following documents;
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae
- Copy of passport biodata
- Certified copies of their bachelor’s certificate
- Official transcripts from bachelor’s degree.
- Proof of registration for the master’s degree courses.
- Bank details of your university for tuition fees
- Proof of admission in an eligible West African university and in the relevant course.
- Applicants must submit a letter of motivation to the ECREEE’s Director Executive, with a word count between 300 and 500.
- Applicant must commit herself to respect the terms and conditions of the program
- Applications will be selected by a committee and the process will be objective and transparent.
How To Apply for 2024 ECOWAS WOCEWA Masters Scholarship
To apply for the ECOWAS WOCEWA Masters Scholarship, follow the instructions we have outlined below;
- Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
- Click on the button below to visit the scholarship webpage.
- Create and verify an account on the ECREEE website.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
- A detailed CV and other required documents (see attached TOR) should be submitted by email to ONLY [email protected] .
- Clearly state in the subject line “WOCEWA SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM”
- The deadline for submission is no later than 23:59 (UTC-1) on 03rd October 2024.
- Further information/clarification can be obtained at the following email addresses: [email protected] and/or [email protected] . Please do not copy any of these two email addresses when submitting your proposals. Your application will be disqualified if you do so.
Begin your application by clicking on the button below.
Deadline: October 3rd, 2024
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