Begin your academic journey in the Netherlands. Positive updates! Scholarships from the Netherlands Government are now available. We will go into great detail regarding this scholarship in this post, along with its advantages and a step-by-step guide for applying.
International students can apply for fully financed master’s and short course scholarships from the Netherlands Government in 2024–2025. The Orange Knowledge Programme, which is part of the Netherlands Government Scholarship, provides free health insurance, round-trip airfare, visa processing, tuition, and living expenses.
The goal of this scholarship is to support the development of people’s skills, knowledge, and performance in the fields of higher education, vocational training, and other fields related to the main themes in the participating countries.
On July 1, 2017, the Netherlands Fellowship Programs (NFP) underwent a transformation into a new program known as the Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP). The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched OKP, which has complete funding.
The summary of the Netherlands Government Scholarship
Study Level: Masters/Short Courses Institution(s): Numerous Dutch Institutes (Studyfinder) Research in the Netherlands Program Duration: Two weeks to twelve months for short courses. programmers with a master’s degree (12–24 months). Last Day: Note: The Orange Knowledge Programme is set to terminate on 31 December 2024. There won’t be any application rounds in 2024 as a result.
Dutch Government Scholarship Programs
Studyfinder has a list of all the courses that qualify for an Orange Knowledge Programme scholarship for current round of applications. Please be aware that each nation has focus areas that are taken into account while evaluating and nominating scholarship applications.
These factors should be taken into account in order to be eligible for a Netherlands Government Scholarship:
The applicant for the scholarship must be a citizen of one of the nations listed on the OKP list, and they must also reside and work there. The required language is English.
The scholarship candidate is employed by one of the following national or local organizations: commissions, NGOs, universities, secondary or higher education institutions, the private sector, or vocational or academic education programs.
A bilateral or multilateral organization, a non-governmental organization active worldwide that promotes social objectives like development cooperation, environmental preservation, health, or human rights, are among the organizations the scholarship applicant is not permitted to work for.
The candidate for the scholarship is a professional who, because of (1) his or her role, (2) years of relevant work experience, and (3) networks within a theme relevant to local development, is in a position to put what they have learned into practice, or may be able to do so through their employer.
The applicant is in possession of a legitimate identity document.
The scholarship candidate has been admitted to the course or program for which he/she seeks an OKP scholarship.
If requested by the local government, the scholarship applicant has included a government statement with the application.
The scholarship applicant certifies that the study can be funded with the specified co-funding percentage.
The applicant’s employer provides a positive reference for the scholarship, affirms that it will cover the scholarship recipient’s salary during the program, and promises to provide the recipient with an opportunity to put what they have learned into practice after they return.
How Do I Apply for a Scholarship from the Dutch Government?
(1) Locate a course or master’s program that qualifies for the scholarship. You can locate the qualified courses by using the search criterion ‘OKP qualified: Yes’ in the study program database www.studyfinder.nl.
(2) To find out more about the course, get in touch with the Dutch higher education establishment that is providing it.The material covered in the course. The deadline for applying for scholarships (which varies depending on the Dutch university). The methods for applying for and choosing scholarships. The necessary application documents as well as the online application form.
(3) Get your application ready, together with the necessary paperwork.
(4)Apply online through the Dutch organization that is providing the training.
Scholarship Coverage
Netherlands Government Scholarship is fully funded.
- Free costs of living
- Free tuition fees
- Free visa
- Free roundtrip travel tickets
- Free Health insurance
- Thesis Research Grant
