Orange Knowledge Programme 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. 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.

Scholarships are available for a selection of:

• short courses (duration 2 weeks to 12 months);
• master's programmes (duration 12 – 24 months).

• Dutch Universities that offer OKP qualified programmes/courses.
• 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.

Mid-career professionals who are nationals of -and living and working in the following countries:

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.

• You cannot apply with us. You need to contact your Dutch education institution. Each institution may have different specific criteria.
• For more information on the general eligibility criteria please read: 
• OKP information for applicants(165 kB)
• 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.
• Country focus document Orange Knowledge Programme (220 KB)
• Please check the obligations and conditions before you apply:
• Obligations for scholarship holders Orange Knowledge Programme
• Please check whether your local government requires a government statement:
• Government statement requirements - Orange Knowledge Programme

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:

• Round 1: 2 February-22 March 2022 (for courses starting between between 25 July and 21 November 2022)

• Round 2: 11 May-28 June 2022 (for Short Courses starting between 21 November 2022 and 20 February 2023)

• Round 3: 31 August-11 October 2022 (for Short Courses starting from 20 February 2023  onward and must be completed before 31 August 2023)

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.