Persons applying for the 2024 Energy Development Scholarship being offered by the Ministry of Energy and Business are reminded that the deadline for the submission of applications is Monday, July 15.
Barbadians between ages 21 and 45, who have been accepted to pursue full-time postgraduate master’s studies at accredited international universities for the 2024-2025 academic year, may apply for the scholarship.
Interested persons should also be pursuing studies in areas related to the development of Barbados’ offshore energy sector. The areas include Geology and Geophysics; Petroleum/Coastal/Offshore Engineering; Health, Safety and Environment in the Energy Sector; Petroleum/Energy Economics; Petroleum/Maritime/Energy Law; Data Science in the Energy Sector; Coastal Dynamics and Oceanography; Energy Management; Energy Transition; Sustainable Energy Solutions; Utility-Scale Energy Storage; and Management of Utility Power Grids.
Application forms should be obtained from the office of the Ministry of Energy and Business at Trinity Business Centre, Country Road, St Michael, or online via the ministry’s website.
Completed application forms with supporting documents must be returned to the Ministry or emailed to energyinfo@barbados.gov.bb on or before the deadline. For further information, persons may contact the Ministry at 535-2505, or visit its website.
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