Study in the Netherlands in Europe. Scholarships opportunities for international students around the world are invited to study in the Netherlands. At the moment, the Orange Knowledge Programme Netherlands is open for International Students . The scholarship allows Short Training, Masters level programm(s) in the field of All Subjects taught at universities in Netherlands.
The Orange Knowledge Programme aims to contribute to a society's sustainable and inclusive development. Its scholarships are open to mid-career professionals in specific countries.
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Orange Knowledge Programme in Netherlands |
Scholarship Program
The Orange Knowledge Programme Netherlands is available to undertake Short Training, Masters level programs at Netherlands Universities and colleges.
- short courses (duration 2 weeks to 12 months);
- master's programmes (duration 12 – 24 months).
Area of Study
All area of study offered by the Netherlands Universities.
You can check out the available courses on the Study in Netherlands website on this link: Study in Netherlands
Scholarship Benefits:
This scholarship is fully funded
Who can apply
The Orange Knowledge Programme individual scholarships are open to mid-career professionals, who are nationals of - and living and working in - the following countries:
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria, Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Vietnam, Yemen and Zambia.
How to Apply
You need to first select a course and then contact the education institution of your course and ask how to apply for the scholarship.
You can find a list of courses and institutions that are linked to the Orange Knowledge Programme in our database of study programmes using the filter 'OKP qualified - Yes'. You can also find contact details of the institutions there.
You need to contact your Dutch education institution. Each institution may have different specific criteria.
- Please note that there are focus areas for each country. Only applications that fall within the focus area of your country of employment are eligible.
- Please check the obligations and conditions before you apply:
- Please check whether your local government requires a government statement:
- Round 1: 3 February-23 March 2021 (for courses starting between between 26 July and 21 November 2021)
- Round 2: 12 May-29 June 2021 (for Short Courses starting between 22 November 2021 and 20 February 2022)
- Round 3: 1 September-12 October 2021 (for Short Courses starting on or after 21 February 2022 and ending before 31 August 2022)
- Please note that the above deadlines are subject to change until officially announced in the Government Gazette.