About this opportunity
Opportunity Overview
Unlock your potential with the Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP/NFP) 2023, a prestigious scholarship designed to enhance the competence, knowledge, and quality of individuals and institutions in higher and vocational education. As a national of and working and living in one of the eligible countries, you'll have the opportunity to gain valuable expertise and make a positive impact in your organization and country upon returning. With OKP, you'll be part of a community that values innovation, growth, and collaboration. This program is ideal for professionals seeking to upgrade their skills, knowledge, and networks to drive change and improvement in their workplaces and communities. Eligible candidates will be nationals of and working and living in one of the countries on the provisional OKP country list, with an employer's statement that meets Nuffic's requirements.
Benefits & Financial Aid
- Scholarship: Fully covered tuition and living expenses
- Travel costs: Reimbursed expenses for travel to and from the Netherlands
- Allowance: Stipend to cover living expenses during the program
Eligibility Criteria
- National of and working and living in one of the countries on the provisional OKP country list
- Employer's statement that meets Nuffic's requirements
- Not employed by an organization with its own program for staff development
- Examples of excluded organizations:
- Multinational corporations (e.g. Shell, Unilever, Microsoft)
- Large national and/or commercial organizations
- Bilateral donor organizations (e.g. USAID, DFID, Danida, Sida, Dutch Ministry of Foreign affairs, FinAid, AusAid, ADC, SwissAid)
- Multilateral donor organizations (e.g. UN organizations, World Bank, IMF, Asian Development Bank, African Development Bank, IADB)
- International NGOs (e.g. Oxfam, Plan, Care)
Required Documents
- CV
- Employer's statement that meets Nuffic's requirements
- Letters of recommendation (if required by the embassy)
How to Apply
- Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria and have all required documents ready.
- Read the eligibility criteria for the embassy and prepare a unique and compelling motivation for studying.
- Apply through Nuffic's website or StudyinHolland.
- Submit your application using the Apply button below.
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