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WASCAL’S INNOVATIVE IDEAS COMPETITION FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY (WISE) 

Application Deadline: 31st December 2025

LOCATION: Ghana

The West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL) is a large-scale research-focused and capacity-building Climate Service Centre designed to help tackle the climate change challenge by enhancing the resilience of human and environmental systems to climate change and increasing variability. This call aims to foster and support the implementation of innovative projects and development & research ideas regarding renewable energy (RE) and green hydrogen (GH2) in West Africa.

ELIGIBILITY:

This call is addressed to:

Young West Africans. Any individual or group of young people (Students, academics, practitioners, scientists, technologists, entrepreneurs, associations…) from a West African country (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Cote d’Ivoire, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo). Having a bank account is necessary.

Associations/organisations, being legally registered in a West African Country and having a local bank account in the name of the association/organisation.

Proposal requirements:

The project ideas/initiatives should be focused on the development of renewable energy and green hydrogen with possible links to the following non-exhaustive thematics: 

Renewable energy solutions 

Green Hydrogen technologies 

Green mobility 

Energy access and services through renewables 

Biomass/waste recovery and energy 

Energy-Water-Food Nexus Solutions 

Productive uses of renewable energy in rural areas 

Thematic Trainings/Conferences/Workshops/Raising awareness  

Energy efficiency solutions 

Women’s and girls’ empowerment in the renewable energies sector 

Renewable energy in Socio-economic development and increasing the added value in rural areas 

Innovative business plan models for energy technologies and services 

The focus in the proposals can be on developing a product or process, a service, a business model, or a scientific study, etc. 

BENEFIT:

Value: Maximum grant Amount is 20,000 Euro Per Project

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ASHESI-ETH MASTER IN MECHATRONIC ENGINEERING

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

Since January 2022, Ashesi University in Ghana and ETH Zurich have been offering a joint Master’s programme in Mechatronic Engineering. 40 students from 7 African countries are currently studying at Ashesi University. A third cohort has been selected and will start their studies in 2024. The programme is delivered in block courses developed and taught in tandem by faculty from both universities. 

The programme is founded on a strong partnership between Ashesi University, ETH Zurich, industry and supporting partners. This collaboration is maintained through regular visits and exchanges.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants with bachelor or master degree (second class or higher) in mechatronics, mechanical, electrical, computer, allied engineering, or other related degrees will be considered for the programme.

Applicants who have received their bachelor or master degree in the past five years, OR applicants with aforementioned degrees who have also had consistent on-the-job professional development, such as cutting edge training.Find out more information about our entry requirements

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Transcripts or other supporting documents submitted by applicants in a language other than English must be translated and certified as copies of the original document(s).

Students for who English was not a language of instruction must submit evidence of English language proficiency, including but not limited to the following:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Duolingo English Test
Other Tests (Subject to Verification)

Transcripts or other supporting documents submitted by international applicants in a language other than English must be translated and certified as copies of the original document(s).

At least 2 reference(s) should be provided.

Official Transcript: Transcripts should give detailed information of the individual grades received in university-level qualifications to date. Please upload official documents issued by your institution. Transcripts not in English should be accompanied by a certified translation.

CV/Résumé: Please upload a document of one to three pages highlighting your academic achievements and any relevant professional experience.

Motivation: Statements of motivation should explain your motivation for applying for the program, your relevant experience and education, and the specific areas that interest you and/or you intend to specialize in.

References: Please provide contact details of two references, at least one academic, who will support your intellectual ability, academic achievement, motivation and interest in the program and the subject area, and your ability to work effectively in a group and independently.

BENEFIT:

Fully Funded Educational Programme: Full scholarships covering tuition, academic fees, laptop & equipment, accommodation, health insurance, one trip home each year, monthly stipend for other living expenses

Mentorship: Personal career development, supported by profesional experts and guided by an experienced mentor

Internship: Challenging hands-on assignments in learning by doing

Job Offer: Our global-leading industry partners and other companies in the region provide job opportunities after graduation

Three-Year Programme with Two Certificates: Master of Advance Studies (MAS) from ETH Zurich and Master of Science (MSc) from Ashesi University

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