Applications are now open for the World Energy Congress Developing Countries Scholarship Scheme 2024. Developing Countries Scheme Sponsorship for Developing Countries to attend the 26th World Energy Congress, Rotterdam April 22-25, 2024.

The Developing Countries Scheme enables and supports the participation of up to 250 delegates from developing countries in joining the conversations and making the connections that will build better energy futures for billions of better lives on one healthy planet.

The Organising Committee of the 26th World Energy Congress is committed to enabling participation from across the world and has put together an exclusive package to support delegates from selected developing countries. If your country is included in the list below, you will be entitled to:

  • A complimentary delegate pass – worth up to €4,000
  • Complimentary hotel accommodation for up to 5 nights
  • Partial compensation of up to €750 for flights, visa etc.

Please note that places are strictly limited and application is no guarantee of selection. The Organising Committee works with the Council’s Global Secretariat to identify suitable delegates from each country using a set of selection criteria. If selected, delegates will be given a date by which to finalise their registration in order to secure their place.

Participating Countries

  • Afghanistan
  • Algeria
  • Angola
  • Bangladesh
  • Benin
  • Bhutan
  • Bolivia
  • Burkina Faso
  • Burundi
  • Cabo Verde
  • Cambodia
  • Cameroon
  • Central African Republic
  • Chad
  • Comoros
  • Congo (Dem. Rep.)
  • Congo (Rep.)
  • Côte d’Ivoire
  • Djibouti
  • Egypt (Arab Rep.)
  • El Salvador
  • Eritrea
  • Eswatini
  • Ethiopia
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Haiti
  • Honduras
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Kenya
  • Kiribati
  • Kyrgyz Republic
  • Lao PDR
  • Lebanon
  • Lesotho
  • Liberia
  • Madagascar
  • Malawi
  • Mali
  • Mauritania
  • Micronesia, Fed. Sts.
  • Mongolia
  • Morocco
  • Mozambique
  • Myanmar
  • Nepal
  • Nicaragua
  • Niger
  • Nigeria
  • Pakistan
  • Palestine
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Philippines
  • Rwanda
  • Samoa
  • São Tomé and Principe
  • Senegal
  • Sierra Leone
  • Somalia
  • Solomon Islands
  • South Sudan
  • Sri Lanka
  • Sudan
  • Syrian Arab Republic
  • Tajikistan
  • Tanzania
  • Timor-Leste
  • Togo
  • Tunisia
  • Uganda
  • Ukraine
  • Uzbekistan
  • Vanuatu
  • Vietnam
  • Yemen
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe

Method of Application

STEP 1

Apply for the scheme before 15 January 2024. You will need a copy of your passport and proof of residency or occupational status.

STEP 2

If accepted, you will receive an email with the link to register and a registration code.

STEP 3

Complete your registration within the given period

STEP 4

Upon successful registration you will be connected with a Service Manager to assist with accommodation and travel arrangements.

STEP 5

Secure your travel. You may take advantage of discounts offered by partnering airline carriers and a partial compensation of up to €750, reimbursed after attendance.

STEP 6

Reimbursement will happen after attending the meeting. Delegates will have to show receipts and an expense claim form.

For More Information,

Visit the Official Webpage

Application Deadline: January 15, 2024.