Orange Knowledge Programme in The Netherlands 55 views

Scholarship opportunity for applicants from many countries in the world. Free entry. Deadline 12 Oct 2021.

Orange Knowledge Programme in The Netherlands

About Orange Knowledge Programme in The Netherlands

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.

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.

Who can participate?

The criteria for scholarship applicant are as follows:

• The scholarship applicant works for one of the following types of national and/or local organisations: ministries, secondary or higher vocational or academic education institutions, universities, private sector, commissions or NGOs.
• The scholarship applicant may not work for:
  • A bilateral or multilateral organisation.
  • A non-governmental organisation that is internationally active and is focused on representing social interests, such as development cooperation, nature and environmental protection, health or human rights.
• The scholarship applicant is a professional who, in light of his/her (1) role, (2) multiple years of relevant work experience and (3) networks within a theme relevant to local development, is in a position or through his/her employer could be put in a position to apply what he/she has learned in practice.
• The scholarship applicant holds the nationality of and is resident and working in one of the countries on the OKP Country list (see the document ‘Country List for Short courses and Masters – OKP’ on www.studyinholland.nl/okp ).

Benefits

This 5-year programme is initiated and funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and managed by Nuffic.
Budget: € 220 million.

Deadline

Application deadline is 12 Oct 2021.

Entry fee

There is no entry fee.

Some useful information

Please visit rules, FAQ and previous winning entries from the official website to take part in Orange Knowledge Programme in The Netherlands.