Orange Knowledge Programme in The Netherlands

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