The objectives of the ECOWAS Policy for Gender Mainstreaming in Energy Access are to be furthered via the ECOWAS Women and Clean Energy Scholarship. This project is a component of the “Women and Clean Energy in West Africa” (WOCEWA) project, which is overseen by the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) and is funded by CAD 1.5 million from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada.
The project’s main goals are to increase women’s involvement as clean energy suppliers and consumers by incorporating gender issues into the commercial sector. The WOCEWA Scholarship and Green Jobs Program is intended to assist with this by developing the next generation of women in the energy industry.
The scholarship provides full support, which includes a laptop computer, health insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Furthermore, winners are assured of an internship placement in ECOWAS energy agencies and institutions, with full coverage of travel, insurance, and monthly stipend costs.
For interested and qualified candidates, more information regarding this scholarship opportunity will be posted in this post.
Host : ECOWAS
Opportunity Type: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
Eligibility Country: West African Countries
Financial coverage: Full Scholarship | $3,200 Grant | Laptop | Internship
Eligibility Criteria:
- must be an ECOWAS Member State citizen.
- Candidates must be enrolled in a master’s program at a university or other establishment in West Africa during the first year of the program.
- Must be a woman with experience in STEM, preferably energy-related.
- As of the end of 2024, the maximum age for applicants is thirty-two years old.
- A cumulative GPA of at least 3.5/5, or an average of 14/20 in the francophone system, is required of applicants. This is equivalent to an Upper Second-Class grade.
- must not be the recipient of another scholarship from an outside organisation.
- Note: Giving inaccurate information will result in your support eligibility being permanently revoked.
Benefits:
- Up to US$3,200 can be awarded annually under the scholarship, for a maximum of two years per recipient.
- The money may be used to pay for health insurance and tuition, up to a maximum of US$2,500. These costs will be paid by ECREEE straight to the training facility. The applicant is liable for any costs that go over this cap. Any money left over will be awarded to the applicant if expenses are less than the maximum.
- Computer: A computer that can cost up to $700 USD.
- Program for Internships: This includes a six-month internship in the energy sector at ECREEE or an ECOWAS institution. The program provides a monthly stipend of $800 for expenditures, in addition to covering travel, insurance, and sustenance.
Deadline: October 3, 2024
