The Netherlands is once again providing academic opportunities for upcoming leaders in the Middle East and North Africa. Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 short course scholarships offered by the MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP), a distinguished Dutch-funded program that provides young professionals from a few countries in the region with fully-funded study opportunities.
🗓️ When is the Application Deadline:
Early bird deadline: April 15, 2025
Final deadline: May 6, 2025
Tell Me About The Award:
The MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP) offers fully-funded short courses in the Netherlands for young professionals from select Middle East and North African countries. Funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and administered by Nuffic, the MSP is designed to build capacity and strengthen relations between the Netherlands and participating countries through knowledge exchange and training.
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📚 Which Fields are Eligible?
Courses are offered in areas such as:
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption
- Local Economic Development
- Water Governance
- Gender Responsive Governance
- Digital Transformation in the Public Sector
- Urban Governance and Smart Cities
- Migration and Local Authorities
(Varies by country and course provider)
📘 Type:
Fully Funded Short Course Programme (2–13 weeks)
👥 Who Can Apply?
Professionals who:
- Are nationals and residents of eligible MENA countries
- Are 45 years old or younger by the deadline
- Have at least 2 years of work experience
- Have written employer support to participate and implement a Back Home Action Plan
- Are not employed by international development organizations or private companies with staff training budgets
- Have strong English or French proficiency
- Match thematic priorities in their country
✅ How are Applicants Selected?
By:
- Motivation and quality of the application
- Alignment with country priorities
- Institutional eligibility and course match
- Potential to contribute to capacity building
Which Countries Are Eligible?
- Algeria
- Egypt
- Iran
- Iraq
- Jordan
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Mauritania
- Morocco
- Oman
- Tunisia
- Syria (if living and working in another eligible country)
❌ Sudan is excluded for 2025
📍 Where will the Award be Taken?
In the Netherlands, at participating Dutch institutions.
🔢 How Many Awards?
Limited number of scholarships available per round.
What is the Benefit of the Award?
- Full tuition
- Visa costs
- International travel
- Health insurance
- Living allowance
- Accommodation
⏳ How Long Will the Award Last?
2 to 13 weeks, depending on the selected short course
How to Apply:
- Choose an eligible course from a Dutch institution
- Apply through the course provider’s portal
- Align your application with your country’s priority themes
- Submit before the deadline
🔗 Visit the Award Webpage for Details:
