The Orange Knowledge Program (OKP) 2021-2022 aims to increase the capacity, knowledge, and quality of individuals and organizations in developing countries. The OKP scholarship is for other areas related to priority subjects in developed countries and vocational education and program-eligible countries.
The Individual Scholarship Orange Knowledge Program is open to mid-career professionals who are citizens of selected countries. Short-term courses typically range from 2 weeks to 12 months, while master’s courses range from 12 to 24 months. Candidates may undertake research in various fields of study at partner institutions in the Netherlands.
- Host Institutions: Universities on this list in the Netherlands.
- Eligible Fields: All courses listed in the Studyfinder
- Number of Awards: Not specified.
- Duration: short courses and Masters Degree
Orange Knowledge Program Benefits:
The purpose of the OKP scholarship is to increase the salary you receive during the pay period. The scholarship is a contribution to your living and expenses like tuition, visa, travel, insurance, and so on.
Orange Knowledge Program Eligibility:
To apply, the applicant should fulfill the following criteria:
- Work in various national and/or local organizations: ministries, secondary or higher education or professional institutions, universities, private sector, commissions, or non-governmental organizations.
- The course/program requested by the applicant is offered in English, French, or Spanish.
- Become a professional who has (1) role, (2) years of relevant experience, and (3) networking in a local development subject, whether in this position or through his or her employer that he or she has learned.
- Citizenship and live and work of any of the eligible countries (list above)
- He has been accepted for the course or program for which he seeks an OKP scholarship.
- Indicates that the percentage of budget required to fund the study is available.
- The applicant’s employer supports the scholarship program through a positive request, stating that he will continue to pay the scholarship recipient during the program and apply to the scholarship recipient upon his return. Learned in practice
Scholarship applications are related to sustainable development in the country or region where the applicant is located and - relevant to the subject. (studyinholland.nl/okp For the Country Plan check Here )
- The course/program for which the applicant is applying is available at www.studyfinder.nl (OKP eligible “yes”).
- The course/program for which the OKP scholarship applicant is applying is a master’s degree or short course that meets the above criteria.
Deadlines
- Round 1: 3 Feb-23 March 2021
- Round 2: 12 May-29 June 2021
- Round 3: 1 Sep-12 Oct 2021
How to Apply for the Orange Knowledge Program:
To apply for the OKP Scholarship, applicants should follow these steps:
- First, find a course or program that is eligible for the scholarship. You can find qualified courses in our study program database www.studyfinder.nl, which specifies “OKP qualified: yes” in the search criteria.
- For more information contact the Dutch Institute of Higher Education:
- course content
- The last date to apply for the scholarship (deadline may vary from Dutch to Dutch);
- Scholarship application and selection methods
- Online application form and application required documents
- Prepare your request and backup documents.
- Apply online through the Dutch Institute offered by the course.
For any query regarding the application or selection process, please contact the Dutch Institute directly. - Please note: that there are areas of interest for each country. Only applicants who come to the center of their country are eligible.
