Netherland Orange Knowledge Scholarship 2023
The Orange Knowledge Scholarship 2023 is a fully funded Dutch Global Development program that is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The program offers short courses and master’s degree programs in various Dutch universities. The duration of the short courses ranges from 2 weeks to 7 months, while the full-time master’s degree program lasts for 12 or 24 months. The Dutch Ministry covers all major expenses for the scholarship holders.
Here are the details about the Orange Knowledge Scholarship 2023:
- Study Country: Netherlands
- Degree Level: Short Courses, Master’s Degree Program
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Funder: Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Deadline: 5th September 2023
Benefits for scholarship holders:
- Salary during the scholarship period
- Costs of living covered
- Tuition fees covered
- Visa fee covered
- Travel expenses
- Insurance
The scholarship focuses on the following themes prioritized by the Dutch Government:
- Food and nutrition security
- Water, energy, and climate
- Sexual and reproductive health and rights
- Security and the Rule of Law
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants should:
- Be motivated to participate
- Live and work in an OKP country
- Be proficient in English or French
- Work in one of the priority areas of their country
- Agree to the latest obligations and conditions
The participating countries for the Orange Knowledge Scholarship (OKP) program are subject to change and the list is yet to be updated. In previous rounds, individuals from the following countries were eligible for an OKP scholarship if they were nationals of and working in:
- Bangladesh
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Colombia
- Congo (DRC)
- Egypt
- Ethiopia
- Ghana
- Indonesia
- Iraq
- Jordan
- Kenya
- Lebanon
- Mali
- Mozambique
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Palestinian Territories
- Rwanda
- Senegal
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Tanzania
- Tunisia
- Vietnam
- Yemen
However, please note that due to current circumstances, Sudan and Uganda will not be part of the OKP scholarship application rounds in 2023.
To apply for the Orange Knowledge Scholarship 2023, follow these steps:
- Find an eligible course or program under the OKP Program 2023.
- Check the study program database to find eligible courses offered by Dutch universities.
- Ask your employer if they are willing to nominate you for an OKP scholarship.
- Prepare your application and related documents.
- Submit your online application through the Dutch institution offering the course.
For more information and to apply for the OKP Scholarship Program 2023, visit the official website for applications.
Note: The application should be written in English.