Scholarship details
Deadline: 09/05/2023
Are you interested in pursuing your studies in the Netherlands without the financial burden? The Dutch Government is offering the prestigious Orange Knowledge Scholarship Program (OKP) to international students worldwide. This opportunity includes both short courses and full-time master’s degrees.
Short courses range from 2 weeks to 7 months in duration, while full-time master’s degrees can last for either 12 or 24 months. The best part is that the Netherlands Government International Scholarship covers all your expenses. It’s an incredible chance for students to pursue their academic and personal aspirations in Europe without worrying about the financial aspect.
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The OKP program’s mission is to support individuals in enhancing their knowledge, skills, and practical experience in technical, vocational, and higher education. This scholarship is specifically designed for highly motivated mid-career professionals who have already gained valuable expertise in their respective organizations. If you meet these criteria, this award of excellence could be your ticket to furthering your education in the Netherlands. Don’t miss out on this outstanding opportunity.
Details of Orange Knowledge Scholarships
Institutions Where You Will Carry Out Your Studies
Universities subscribed to the Orange Knowledge Program (OKP), Netherlands
Levels and Areas of Study
The Orange Knowledge Scholarship Program (OKP) offers a range of study durations to cater to diverse academic preferences and goals:
1. Short Courses: These programs span from 2 weeks to 7 months, providing focused knowledge and skill development.
2. Master’s Degrees: OKP offers full-time master’s degree programs with durations of either 12 or 24 months.
These educational opportunities cover various fields:
– Food and Nutrition Security: Explore topics related to food security and nutrition to address global challenges.
– Water, Energy, and Climate: Gain expertise in the interconnected issues of water resources, energy sustainability, and climate change.
– Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Study critical aspects of sexual and reproductive health, including rights and healthcare services.
– Security and Rule of Law: Delve into the foundations of security and the rule of law, essential for maintaining order and justice in societies.
These programs provide valuable opportunities for individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in these important fields. Whether you’re interested in short courses for targeted learning or pursuing a comprehensive master’s degree, OKP can be your pathway to academic excellence.
Who Can Participate?
This scholarship opportunity is exclusively available to students from Colombia. If you hold a nationality other than Colombian, kindly note that you are not eligible to apply for the full Orange Knowledge Scholarship in the Netherlands.
Scholarship Worth
The Orange Knowledge Program (OKP) offers the following prizes to scholarship recipients:
– Living costs covered
– Tuition fees covered
– Visa fee covered
– Travel costs
– Safety
Conditions that participants must meet:
To qualify for the Orange Knowledge Program (OKP) scholarship, candidates must meet the following criteria:
1. Have an impeccable academic record.
2. Possess prior work experience with national or local organizations, universities, institutions, private sector entities, NGOs, or academic and vocational education commissions.
3. Only applications from Colombian nationals will be considered.
4. Complete the formal registration process for a short course or full-time master’s degree through the Dutch Government’s online entry system for the Orange Knowledge Program (OKP).
5. If the application form requires a letter of recommendation, it is imperative to submit it; failure to do so may result in rejection.
6. Depending on the chosen course or field of study, each institution participating in the OKP full scholarship program may have specific document requirements to complete the validation process.
7. The Dutch embassy will evaluate and consider each proposal submitted.
Instructions to apply:
The step by step application process is provided below. Follow the steps below and apply through the Dutch educational institution of your choice.
- First find a course or program that is eligible under an OKP program.
- You can find eligible courses in the Program of Study database
- Then ask the employer if they are willing to nominate you for an OKP scholarship.
- Prepare your application and related documents.
- Submit your application online through the Dutch institution offering the course.
- The link to the official call for OKP scholarship is provided below.
Deadline:
Until September 5, 2023.
Page Link:
Orange Knowledge Scholarship (OKP)
