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). WOCEWA has been designed to contribute to the objectives of the ECOWAS Policy for Gender Mainstreaming in Energy Access, which aims to address barriers to the equal participation of women and men in the expansion of energy access in West Africa. 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. The initiative will sponsor a total of six (6) young women from West Africa to complete their master’s programs. These young women will also be funded to work in the ECOWAS energy sector as interns for a period of six (6) months – increasing their ability to find employment in the energy sector.
WORTH
- 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 fees 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.
ELIGIBILITY
- Be a citizen of one of the ECOWAS Member States.
- Applicants must have obtained a registration in the first year of a master’s degree in one university or institution in West Africa.
- Be female with a background in STEM and having an energy focus. • The maximum age to apply for this scholarship is 32 years old at the end of the year 2024.
- Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5/5, i.e., Upper Second-Class (equivalent to 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.
DEADLINE: October 3, 2024
To apply and for more information, visit here.
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