Information for applicants

In an effort to promote talented academics, and with the generous support of the Government of the United Arab Emirates, up to 20 IRENA scholarships are offered at Abu Dhabi based MASDAR Institute of Science and Technology. The Programme extends to eight Master of Science Programmes offered at MASDAR Institute.

In addition, IRENA Scholars will be able to attend an exclusive Lecture Programme aimed at promoting and informing on the latest developments in the field of renewable energies.

Interested students can find all necessary information explaining the MSc Programmes, entry requirements and the selection process in following below links. In general IRENA advises interested students to study MASDAR Institute’s ‘Student Academic Handbook’.

• Application process
• Lecture Programme
• MASDAR Institute
• Student Academic Handbook

IRENA MSc scholarship now open for application
IRENA’s MSc scholarships are now open for application and will be closed 31 May 2011 for the Academic Year 2011/ 2012. Apply online via MASDAR Institute’s website, and indicate that you are applying for an IRENA Scholarship.  Link: www.masdar.ac.ae/programs/Admission.php

Eligibility

• Individuals with outstanding academic record who completed their undergraduate studies (or near completion) in a relevant field
• Eligible students have to comply with entry requirements defined by the MASDAR Institute:
• Relevant undergraduate degree from a college, university or technical college of acceptable standing in the field of science, engineering or information technology
• Academic record and credentials must indicate the ability to achieve distinction
• The minimum CGPA required is 3.0 on a scale of 4.0.

If you need further information on the IRENA scholarships please contact: scholars@irena.org

Source : http://www.irena.org/scholarships/scholarship.aspx?&mnu=Pri&PriMenuID=43

(for all nationalities to study at Masdar Institute in Abu Dhabi)

Full scholarship is available to qualified talented students who meet Masdar Institute's high admission standards. The requirements are as follows:
1. A relevant undergraduate degree
Undergraduate degrees must be in the fields of science, engineering, or information technology

2. High CGPA from a recognized university
The minimum CGPA for consideration of admissions is 3.0 on a scale of 4.0

3. High GRE scores
The minimum score required on the GRE Quantitative for consideration of admissions is 700.
There is no cut-off score for the Verbal and Analytical but these scores are also important and evaluated. The GRE exam cannot be waived.  4. High TOEFL (or academic IELTS)
The minimum TOEFL score required is 91 (IBT) on the international TOEFL. The minimum academic IELTS score is 6.5.  The TOEFL/IELTS can only be waived for native English speakers (e.g., Native American or native UK students, etc.). 

Students accepted into the Masdar Institute will be offered a full scholarship which includes the following:

• 100% tuition fee scholarship
• Textbooks
• Laptop
• Medical Insurance
• Housing
• International students will receive reimbursement for travel expenses (economy class air-ticket) into Abu Dhabi and back home after completion of studies. Travel expenses (return economy class air-ticket) back to the student's home country at the end of the 1st year of studies will also be reimbursed.
• Reimbursement of TOEFL and GRE exam fees (upon registration at Masdar Institute and submission of original receipts)
• A competitive stipend per month (cost of living allowance) which is currenlty set at 4,000AED.

The scholarship and benefits are subject to the student maintaining a minimum CGPA as determined by Masdar Institute of Science and Technology and satisfactory progress on their research.

SPMC Announncement for Academic Year 1432H /2011-2012

1. The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) is pleased to announce that scholarships under the Scholarship Programme for Muslim Communities in Non-Member Countries (SPMC) are open for application.


2. The Programme is designed to help students from the Muslim Communities in Non-Member  Countries to undertake undergraduate studies in medicine, engineering, agriculture and other related fields in their own countries or in the IDB member countries on exceptional basis. The Scholarship Programme is intended to be for academically meritorious but financially needy Muslim students with strong desire to engage in social services and community development.


3. The scholarship is an interest-free loan (Qard Hasan) to the students to be repaid, in easy instalments, after graduation and gainful employment, to the IDB Education Trust (Waqf)  in each country benefiting from the Programme.


4. The scholarship comprises monthly stipends, books & clothes allowance, tuition fees (wherever applicable), medical coverage (only through government or university hospitals) and air-ticket to join study and return after graduation (for students studying abroad only).


5. The applicant must meet the following eligibility criteria:
   • Age not over 24 years.
   • Completed senior secondary education (pre-university study) with good grades in major science   subjects and   language of instruction.
   • Secured admission in one of the disciplines covered under the Programme at a recognized college or university in their own countries (for in-country study). 
   • Not in receipt of any other scholarship.
   • Committed and needy Muslim.
   • Recommended by the Counterpart Organization.
6. The prospective applicant should obtain the application form from the Counterpart Organisation or download the application form and read full information on about the SPMS Programme.


7. The application form must be properly completed and submitted to the Counterpart Organizations in the country, accompanied by all the requisite documents and not directly to the IDB Headquarters in Jeddah.  Applications received directly at the IDB will not be considered.

Scholarship Division
Islamic Development Bank,
P.O. Box 5925, Jeddah 21432, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Tel:+966-2- 646 6833; Fax: +966-2- 646 6887;
E-mail:scholar@isdb.org

Related Links

• About SPMC
• Beneficiary Countries
• Counterpart Organizations(CPOs)
• FAQs