Empowering Change: SPIE Scholarship for Sustainable Solutions

In our rapidly changing world, SPIE’s role in society is a key element to guide its future directions, taking into consideration the evolution of its stakeholders and ecosystem.​ SPIE Germany Switzerland Austria, a subsidiary of the SPIE group, is the leading multi-technical service provider for buildings, systems and infrastructure in Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
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SPIE supports its customers in making the energy transition and sustainable digital transformation a success. It plays a major role in the sustainable transformation of cities and regions, the fight against global warming, the digitisation of services and the transition to Industry 4.0.

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Around 20,000 technology enthusiasts at 750 sites work together with their customers for a climate-friendly and digital future. The Master-in-Energy programs at EUREF-Campus Düsseldorf, with kind support from SPIE Germany Switzerland Austria, enable students to develop expertise in energy management and digitization, ensuring they are prepared to step into critical roles as Sustainability Leaders in contemporary and future industrial sectors.

The ‘Empowering Change: SPIE Scholarship for Sustainable Solutions’ will be awarded to candidates accepted into one of the following programs:

• Master of Science in Management of Smart and Sustainable Energy Systems
• Master of Science in Sustainable Energy and Hydrogen Infrastructures

During their studies, students will acquire hands-on experience at the intersection of customer relations and technology across various divisions at SPIE Germany Switzerland Austria. This enables them to apply their newly learned skills in a real-world business environment and influence the path of their careers.

Award: Full scholarship (100% of tuition fees) and a paid working student contract (up to 20 hours/week) with SPIE Germany Switzerland Austria including the offer to complete the mandatory practical module of the program (“internship”) at SPIE Germany Switzerland Austria.

Selection criteria:

• Successful completion of the selection process for one of the previously mentioned MSc programs.
• Strong academic background in a technical discipline (electrical engineering, energy engineering, energy management systems, mechanical engineering, automation, process engineering, building technology, sustainability, or similar).
• At least one year of relevant postgraduate work experience; sales, project management, business development, or service experience are particularly valued.
• Proficiency in German at the time of application (minimum B1 or B2 level) and a commitment to continuously improve language skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to work at locations throughout Germany, Switzerland and Austria after graduation, ideally in customer-facing or service roles.
• Passion for sustainability and a genuine digital mindset.
• Intellectual curiosity, community focus, and alignment with SPIE values.

Selection Procedure:

Please submit a motivation letter, curriculum vitae (addressed to SPIE Germany Switzerland Austria), and proof of German language proficiency, alongside your regular MSc application. This should be sent to the course coordinator’s email address provided on the program page.

Note that there is a multi-stage selection process. SPIE reserves the right to conduct online interviews as an additional selection criterion.