
Netherlands Government
Masters/Short Courses
Deadline: 24 Mar/30 June/13 Oct
Study in: Netherlands
Course starts 2020/2021
Brief description:
The Orange Knowledge Programme aims to advance the development of the capacity, knowledge and quality of both individuals as well as organisations both in the field of higher and vocational education and in other fields related to the priority themes in the programme countries.
Host Institution(s):
Dutch Universities that offer OKP qualified programmes/courses.
Level/Field(s) of study:
Scholarships are available for a selection of short courses (duration 2 weeks to 12 months) and master’s programmes (duration 12 – 24 months).
All courses that are eligible for an Orange Knowledge Programme scholarship for this application round are listed in Studyfinder. Please search in Studyfinder, using the filter ‘OKP qualified – Yes’. You can also find contact details of the institutions there.
Target group:
Mid-career professionals who are nationals of -and living and working in the following countries:
Afghanistan Albania
Armenia
Bangladesh
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Colombia
Congo (DRC)
Cuba
Egypt
Ethiopia
Georgia
Ghana
Guatemala
Guinea
Indonesia
Jordan
Kenya
Lebanon
Liberia
Mali
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nepal
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
North Macedonia
Pakistan
Palestinian Territories
Peru
Philippines
Rwanda
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Africa
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Tanzania
Thailand
Tunisia
Uganda
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
The scholarships are also open for applicants from francophone countries.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
An OKP scholarship is intended to supplement the salary that you should continue to receive during the scholarship period. The scholarship is a contribution towards your costs of living and costs such as tuition fees, visa, travel, insurance etc. You have to cover any difference between the OKP scholarship amount and the actual costs yourself.
Eligibility:
You will find the eligibility criteria at this link.
Application instructions:
Before you apply, make sure you review the eligibility criteria carefully and check whether your employer is willing to nominate you for the scholarship.
You need to apply directly with a Dutch higher education institution of your choice. Contact the Dutch higher education institution which offers the OKP qualified course of your choice for application procedures. The Dutch institution can give you more information on the various steps involved in the application and selection procedures, as well as the eligibility criteria. Deadline varies depending on the course and the University.
The 3 candidate application rounds for individual scholarships are:
• 5 February-24 March (all short course and master’s programmes)
• 13 May-30 June (all short course and master’s programme’s with a 12-month duration)
• 2 September-13 October (short course only) – REMAINS CLOSED FOR THE MOMENT
It is important to read the OKP information for applicants and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website: https://www.studyinholland.nl/study/scholarships/highlighted-scholarships/orange-knowledge-programme
Related Scholarships: List of Netherlands Scholarships
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