The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls for 2020 Orange Knowledge Programme in the Netherlands. The Orange Knowledge Programme aims to contribute to a society’s sustainable and inclusive development. Its scholarships are open to mid-career professionals in specific countries. The scholarship holder must endorse the overall aim of the Orange Knowledge Programme. The Orange knowledge candidates must return to his/her country after the completion of the programme.

Eligible Countries 

The mid-career professionals, who are from the following countries are eligible for Orange Knowledge Programme individual scholarships

Afghanistan, Albania, Armenia, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Cuba, Egypt, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Indonesia, 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, Zimbabwe

Available Courses

Scholarships to attend Orange Knowledge Programme 2020 are available for the following courses

• Short Courses (duration 2 weeks to 12 months);
• Master’s Programmes (duration 12 – 24 months).

More information all courses that are eligible for an Orange Knowledge Programme scholarship are available on Studyfinder.

Application Process 

Applicants cannot apply online for Orange Knowledge Programme. In order to apply, first, they need to select a course and then contact the educational institution of their course and ask about how to apply for the scholarship.

Candidates can find a list of courses and institutions that are linked to the Orange Knowledge Programme in Studyfinder, using the filter ‘OKP qualified – Yes’. Candidates can also find contact details of the institutions there.

Application Deadline

1st Round: 5 February-24 March (all short course and master’s programmes)
2nd Round: 13 May-30 June (all short course and master’s programme’s with a 12-month duration)
3rd Round: 2 September-13 October (short course only)

Selection Procedure 

• Candidates register with their Dutch education institution.
• Dutch institution nominates candidates and submits a grant application.
• Embassies check eligibility and assess applications.
• Selection results published.
• Grants awarded.

Important Links 

• OKP information for applicants
• Country focus document Orange Knowledge Programme
• Obligations for scholarship holders Orange Knowledge Programme
• Government statement requirements – Orange Knowledge Programme