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Nuffic MENA Scholarship Programme 2025 for Study in the Netherlands (Fully Funded)

by OFA
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Application Deadline:  7 October 2024.

Applications are now open for the 2025 Nuffic MENA Scholarship Programme. The MENA Scholarship Programme aims to contribute to the societal development of the participating countries in the Middle East and North Africa region. It also seeks to build capacity within organisations by enabling employees to participate in short courses in various fields of study.

The following courses are eligible for the next scholarship application round:

  • Citizen Participation and Inclusive Governance
  • Inclusive Service Delivery & the SDGs
  • Urban Governance: Resilient and Smart Cities
  • Local Climate Response
  • Migration and Local Authorities

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs offers MSP scholarships for training courses in the Netherlands. The MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP) aims to enhance the skills, instincts, and abilities of professionals, empowering their organizations and communities to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Eligibility Requirements

  • You are a professional working in one of the eligible countries: Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman and Tunisia.
  • You are 45 years old or younger on the application deadline, plus two weeks;
  • You are not employed by an organisation that has its own means of staff development. E.g. international development organisations or private companies;
  • You have a minimum of two years of work experience;
  • You speak and understand the English language well (all programmes are in English);
  • You have written support from your employer to participate in the programme and to implement the Back Home Action Plan.
  • You are working in one of the priority areas matching the thematic approach of the MENA Scholarship Programme in your country.

MSP short course scholarship

Through this scholarship a limited selection of working professionals up to (and including) 45 years old can follow a fully-funded short course study programme in the Netherlands. Short courses can take 2 up to 13 weeks.

Available courses, offered in English or French, vary per country and depend on the priority themes per country. A limited amount of scholarships is awarded to highly motivated professionals who suit the country approach best. Applicants who don’t suit their country approach are not eligible for a scholarship.

Once you submit your application, several assessments will take place:

  1. The Hague Academy will assess your application first based on whether you meet the eligibility criteria, the relevance of the course for your work and position, your motivation and the required documents.
  2. If you meet all the academic and eligibility requirements, you will receive an invitation from The Hague Academy to proceed with the final step in the application procedure: registering in Delta, Nuffic’s database.
  3. Then, the Embassies of the Netherlands in each country will assess and score the applications based on the country’s focus.
  4. After these two assessments, Nuffic selects the awarded candidates. They will allocate scholarships according to the available budget and the criteria set out u the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  5. Applicants will be notified by The Hague Academy regarding the outcome of the selection.

Applicants that do not qualify to proceed will not receive any further notification.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Nuffic MENA Scholarship Programme

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Nuffic MENA Scholarship Programme 2023 for Study in the Netherlands (Fully Funded)

by OFA
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Application Deadline: March 12, 2023

The MENA Scholarship Programme aims to contribute to the democratic transition of the participating countries in the Middle East and North Africa region. It also seeks to build capacity within organisations by enabling employees to participate in short courses in various fields of study.

The MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP) aims to build bridges through knowledge by offering opportunities for capacity building within organisations in the Middle East and North Africa. It enables young professional impact makers to take part in short courses in the Netherlands, and it facilitates tailor made training for organisations in the region.

The MSP focuses on building strong relations between the participating countries and the Netherlands by fostering strong alumni networks. It contributes to mutual understanding and knowledge sharing. The programme is funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs as part of the Shiraka programme and managed by Nuffic.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • You are a professional working in one of the ten eligible countries: Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman and Tunisia.
  • You are 45 years old or younger on the application deadline, plus two weeks;
  • You are not employed by an organisation that has its own means of staff development. E.g. international development organisations or private companies;
  • You have a minimum of two years of work experience;
  • You speak and understand the English language well (all programmes are in English);
  • You have written support from your employer to participate in the programme and to implement the Back Home Action Plan.

MSP short course scholarship

Through this scholarship a limited selection of working professionals under 45 years old can follow a fully-funded short course study programme in the Netherlands. Short courses can take 2 up to 13 weeks.

Applying for scholarships is possible twice a year, usually in February or March and in September or October. Applications are handled by Dutch institutions offering the courses. Additional application requirements can vary per institution.

Available courses, offered in English or French, vary per country and depend on the priority themes per country. A limited amount of scholarships is awarded to highly motivated professionals who suit the country approach best. Applicants who don’t suit their country approach are not eligible for a scholarship.

MSP tailor-made training

Are you looking for more than a course just for you? Staff of an organisation, or a group of professionals with similar training needs can apply for tailor-made training (TMT), given by a Dutch knowledge provider.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Nuffic MENA Scholarship Programme 2023

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Nuffic MENA Scholarship Programme 2021/2022 for Study in the Netherlands

by OFA
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Application Deadline:23 March 2021 at 4 pm CET

The MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP) offers scholarships to professionals for short courses in the Netherlands.

Aim

The overall aim of the MSP is contributing to capacity building within organisations by enabling employees to take part in short courses in the Netherlands. It also aims at strengthening the relations between the participating countries and The Netherlands by building a sustainable alumni network.

While the scholarship is awarded to individuals, all candidates must be nominated by their employer to be able to participate. The need for training has to be demonstrated in the context of the organisation the applicant is employed by.

Target group

The scholarships are awarded in a competitive selection to highly motivated professionals ‘change makers’ who are in a position to introduce the newly-acquired skills and knowledge into their employing organisation. At least 50% of all scholarships per country are allocated to female applicants.

The MSP is open to professionals who are nationals of – and living and working in – one of the countries listed below: 

  • Algeria
  • Egypt
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Jordan   
  • Lebanon
  • Libya
  • Morocco
  • Syria *
  • Tunisia

* MSP is not currently open to professionals applying from Syria. Applicants with the Syrian nationality may apply if they are residing and working in one of the other MSP countries listed.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for an MSP scholarship:

  • one must be a professional and national of, and living and working in one of the countries on the MSP country list valid at the time of application;
  • one must have a current employer’s statement that complies with the format Nuffic has provided. All information must be provided and all commitments that are included in the format must be endorsed in the statement;
  • one must not be employed by an organisation that has its own means of staffdevelopment. Organisations that are considered to have their own means of staff development are for example: multinational corporations (e.g. Shell, Unilever, Microsoft), large national and/or a large commercial organisation, bilateral donor organisations (e.g. USAID, DFID, Danida, Sida, Dutch ministry of Foreign affairs, FinAid, AusAid, ADC, SwissAid), multilateral donor organisations, (e.g. a UN organisation, the World Bank, the IMF, Asian Development Bank, African Development Bank, IADB), international NGO’s (e.g. Oxfam, Plan, Care);
  • one must have an official and valid passport (valid at least 3 months after the candidate submission date);
  • one must have a government statement that meets the requirements of the country in which the employer is established (if applicable);
  • the age of the MSP candidate must not exceed 45 years of age at the time of the grant submission;
  • the candidate is only allowed to submit one scholarship application. If the candidate submits more than one application only the last application will be taken into consideration. All other applications will be marked as not eligible without notifying;
  • the scholarship application is in line with the priority areas mentioned in the Country Focus Document.

Application rounds in 2021

The 2 candidate application rounds for individual scholarships are:

Round 1

3 February-23 March 2021 at 4 pm CET (for short courses starting between 26 July 2021 and 22 February 2022). The selection results will be available after 3 June 2021.

Round 2 (provisional dates)

1 September-12 October 2021 (for short courses starting between 21 February and 25 July 2022). The selection results will be available after 14 December 2021.

Due to Covid-19, it is possible that the first part of a course will take place online and the second part in the Netherlands, once the situation allows face-to-face training again. It is also possible that courses will take place entirely online or face-to-face. All education institutions will do their utmost to host a part of the course in the Netherlands.

How to apply

Application for the MSP takes place via Dutch institutions. Each deadline, these institutions provide a list of courses available for that deadline. The short courses on offer fall within several fields of study, and have a duration of 2 to 12 weeks.

Before you decide to apply, make sure to do these 3 things:

  1. Review the eligibility criteria carefully.
  2. Check whether your employer is willing to nominate you for the scholarship. 
  3. Check if your application fits within the country focus areas of your country, which are taken into consideration when scholarship applications are nominated and assessed.

Country Focus MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP)

When you are certain you are eligible for an MSP scholarship, you can start making the necessary preparations for your application.

Follow these steps to apply:

1. Select a course on the MSP course list

The new course list for the next scholarship application round will be available before 3 February 2021.

2. Contact the Dutch institution that is offering the course for information on:

  • course content
  • the application deadline (deadlines can differ per Dutch institution)
  • the application and selection procedures
  • the online application form and the supporting documents 

3. Prepare your application and the supporting documents

Format employer’s statement (105.61 kB)

Format statement of government authority (25.71 kB)

Please check the government statement requirements to see if your country requires you to obtain a government statement: 

Government statement requirements (85.48 kB)

4. Submit your online application via the Dutch institution offering the course

With your online application, you will be asked to upload a valid passport copy, a current statement from your employer, and depending on your country of employment; a government statement.

Selection procedure

If your application meets all the course admission requirements and the MSP eligibility criteria, you can be nominated by the Dutch institution for a scholarship. If your application is nominated by a Dutch institution; the steps are as follows:

  • The Dutch institution will submit a grant request to Nuffic requesting funding for eligible applications.
  • The Netherlands Embassy will check the applications on their eligibility, and will assess the applications based on the eligibility criteria and the Embassy country focus areas.
  • Only eligible applications will be taken in to further consideration. Applications that do not meet the eligibility criteria will be rejected.
  • Scholarships are equally distributed across the participating countries, taking into account the available budget and the quality of the applications. At least 50% of all scholarships per country are allocated to female applicants.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Nuffic MENA Scholarship Programme 2021/2022

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Nuffic MENA Scholarship Programme 2020/2021 for Study in the Netherlands – Round 2

by OFA
written by OFA

Application Deadline: October 13th 2020

The MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP) offers scholarships to professionals for short courses in the Netherlands.

The overall aim of the MSP is contributing to capacity building within organisations by enabling employees to take part in short courses in the Netherlands. It also aims at strengthening the relations between the participating countries and The Netherlands by building a sustainable alumni network.

While the scholarship is awarded to individuals, all candidates must be nominated by their employer to be able to participate. The need for training has to be demonstrated in the context of the organisation the applicant is employed by.

Target group

The scholarships are awarded in a competitive selection to highly motivated professionals ‘change makers’ who are in a position to introduce the newly-acquired skills and knowledge into their employing organisation. 50% of all scholarships are allocated to female applicants.

The MSP is open to professionals who are nationals of – and living and working in – one of the countries listed below: 

  • Algeria
  • Egypt
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Jordan   
  • Lebanon
  • Libya
  • Morocco
  • Syria *
  • Tunisia

* MSP is not currently open to professionals applying from Syria. Applicants with the Syrian nationality may apply if they are residing and working in one of the other MSP countries listed.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for an MSP scholarship:

  • one must be a professional and national of, and living and working in one of the countries on the MSP country list valid at the time of application;
  • one must have a current employer’s statement that complies with the format Nuffic has provided. All information must be provided and all commitments that are included in the format must be endorsed in the statement;
  • one must not be employed by an organisation that has its own means of staffdevelopment. Organisations that are considered to have their own means of staff development are for example: multinational corporations (e.g. Shell, Unilever, Microsoft), large national and/or a large commercial organisation, bilateral donor organisations (e.g. USAID, DFID, Danida, Sida, Dutch ministry of Foreign affairs, FinAid, AusAid, ADC, SwissAid), multilateral donor organisations, (e.g. a UN organisation, the World Bank, the IMF, Asian Development Bank, African Development Bank, IADB), international NGO’s (e.g. Oxfam, Plan, Care);
  • one must have an official and valid passport (valid at least 3 months after the candidate submission date);
  • one must have a government statement that meets the requirements of the country in which the employer is established (if applicable);
  • the age of the MSP candidate must not exceed 45 years of age at the time of the grant submission;
  • the candidate is only allowed to submit one scholarship application. If the candidate submits more than one application only the last application will be taken into consideration. All other applications will be marked as not eligible without notifying;
  • the scholarship application is in line with the priority areas mentioned in the Country Focus Document.

Current application round

Round 2 is now open for applications. Nuffic’s deadline for applications is 13 October 2020 16.00 CEST. Each education institution has a different deadline for applications. Please contact the institution for more information or take a look at the deadlines mentioned in the course list.

How to apply

Application for the MSP takes place via Dutch institutions. Each deadline, these institutions provide a list of courses available for that deadline. The short courses on offer fall within several fields of study, and have a duration of 2 to 12 weeks.

Before you decide to apply, make sure to do these 3 things:

  1. Review the eligibility criteria carefully.
  2. Check whether your employer is willing to nominate you for the scholarship. 
  3. Check if your application fits within the country focus areas of your country, which are taken into consideration when scholarship applications are nominated and assessed.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Nuffic MENA Scholarship Programme 2020/2021

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