Fully Funded Netherlands Government Scholarships 2023 - The Orange Knowledge Programme
Scholarship Description:
- The Orange Knowledge Programme goals to make contributions to a society’s sustainable and inclusive development. Its scholarships are open to mid-profession specialists in particular countries. The Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) gives scholarships funded with the aid of using the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs to be had for a choice of:
- short courses (duration 2 weeks to 12 months);
- master’s programmes (duration 12 to 24 months).
Focus theme
The application round between 31 August – 11 October has an increased focus on study programmes related to the themes of:
- Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
- Security and the Rule of Law
Qualified applications within these themes will be prioritised, but applications in other fields are still welcome. Please check whether your study programme aligns the Country Focus Document (224.27 kB) for your country.
Degree Level:
Fully Funded Netherlands Government Scholarships 2023 - The Orange Knowledge Programme is to be had to adopt Masters, Short Training stage applications at Netherlands Universities.
Available Subjects:
Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.
- Health
- Security
- law and governance
Scholarship Benefits:
Fully funded scholarship include
- Airfare
- Stipend
- Tuition Fee
Eligible Nationalities:
You may be eligible for an OKP scholarship if you are a national of and working in:
Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Indonesia, 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.
Applicants for master’s programmes from Indonesia should apply through the OKP-LPDP joint programme.
Focus countries
For the Short Course application round between 31 August – 11 October additional funding is allocated for the focus countries: Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Palestinian Territories, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Mali, Nigeria, Niger, Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan provided that we receive enough qualified and eligible applications. Please note that this round is only open for Short Courses and not for applications for Master scholarships.Eligibility Criteria:
A limited number of scholarships is awarded to female and male professionals who are:
- motivated;
- living and working in an OKP country;
- proficient in English or French;
- working in one of the priority areas for their country;
- can motivate using and transferring their knowledge and experience in their employing organisation after their studies;
- agreeing to the Obligations and conditions .
For more information on the general eligibility criteria please read:
OKP information for applicants (168.8 kB) (168.8 kB)Language
You need English or French language skills to follow classes in the Netherlands. Demands for certificates showing language skills differ per education institution.
Priority themes per country
The main priority areas of the Orange Knowledge Programme are;
- sexual and reproductive health and rights
- security and rule of law
- food and nutrition security
- water management
There are focus areas for each country. Please note that these focus areas, as well as the list of countries is subject to change. Only applications that fall within the focus area of your country of employment are eligible.
Is your field of experience eligible for funding? Please check the Country Focus Document (224.27 kB)
Employer statement
You need an employer statement that is signed by you and your employer. It shows us that your employer supports your application. And that you can share the knowledge and experience you gained in the Netherlands once you return to your country. This is required because the OKP is focused onstrengthening organisations by strengthening people.
Government statement
If you are a civil servant, it might be necessary to sign a government statement. This certifies the support of your government for your OKP application.
Please check whether your local government requires a government statement:
Government statement requirementsOther requirements
- The training group will let you know at the necessities wished in your application. As this scholarship is for operating professionals, programs from college students will now no longer be taken into consideration. In order to use for one of the guides you should motivate: which you paintings inside the precedence topics in your united states as cited above; how the guides will fortify each you and the employer you figure for; how you may use your newly won information and enjoy to your employer after your study
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Application Procedure:
How to apply
You can't observe on line in this website. Please observe the stairs beneath and observe thru the Dutch training organization of your preference. Check in case your software falls in the OKP consciousness regions decided in your country. Check in case you meet the OKP eligibility criteria. Find a direction at the OKP direction list. Please discover a study, the usage of the filter ‘Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP)’. Ask your enterprise whether or not they may be inclined to appoint you for an OKP scholarship. Contact the Dutch training organization of your preference to get hold of extra facts approximately the software procedure, the educational necessities and the hyperlink to use on line. Prepare your software: enterprise statement, motivation, passport, authorities statement (if required). During an software round, put up your software on line the usage of the hyperlink you get hold of from the Dutch training organization. Please be aware about the software cut-off date of the academic organization of your preference.Deadlines of application rounds
You can only apply for a scholarship during an open application round.
The following rounds are expected for 2022:
Round 3 – for short courses
– Accepting applications between 31 August – 11 October 16.00 CET.
– Courses should start from 20 February 2023 onward and must be completed before 31 August 2023.At the moment there is no information available on future OKP scholarship application rounds for 2023. Similarly, there is no information available on application rounds for OKP Master scholarships. Currently, the application round above (Round 3) is the last official opportunity for OKP scholarships.
Deadlines per institution
Please note that educational institutions may set a shorter deadline for application. Please consult your educational institution for the exact deadlines.
Selection procedure
The procedure is as follows:
1. Candidates register with their Dutch education institution
2. Dutch institution nominates candidates and submits grant application
3. Embassies check eligibility and assess applications
4. Selection results available for Dutch education institutions
5. Grants awarded through Dutch education institutionsResults of applications are announced 3 to 4 months after application. The Dutch education institution through which you applied for the scholarship will contact you on the results of your application.
Do you need help?
Please contact the Dutch education institution where you want to study on questions regarding your application for the OKP scholarship.
In order to receive help, it is essential to decide where you want to study and what course you want to do. Education institutions can give you more information on the various steps involved in the application and selection procedures, as well as the eligibility criteria.
You can find contact information for the Dutch institutions in our database of study programmes.
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