For the Government of Netherlands Orange Knowledge Programme 2023/2024 to study in the Netherlands, application rounds are now available. Via the Orange Knowledge Programme, those who want to study a short course or master’s degree in the Netherlands have the chance to receive full support.
The Orange Knowledge Program seeks to support the inclusive and sustainable growth of society. Professionals in their mid-career from particular nations are eligible for its scholarships
Eligibility:
The Orange Knowledge Programme individual scholarships are open to mid-career professionals, who are nationals of – and living and working in – the eligible countries (below):
Eligible Countries
Afghanistan, Albania, Armenia, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Cuba, Egypt, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Uganda, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Selection Criteria:
The procedure is as follows:
- Candidates register with their Dutch education institution
- Dutch institution nominates candidates and submits grant application
- Embassies check eligibility and assess applications
- Selection results published
- Grants awarded
Application:
To apply for the Orange Knowledge Programme 2023, 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 Studyfinder, using the filter ‘OKP qualified – Yes’. You can also find contact details of the institutions there.
Application Deadlines:
The Orange Knowledge Programme is in three application rounds:
- Round 1: submit applications between 8 February – 30 March 16.00 CET for courses starting between 24 July 2023 and 31 January 2024..
- Round 2: submit applications between 28 June – 5 September 16.00 CET for courses starting after 1 February 2024.
