MENA Scholarship 2025 in Netherlands: Fully Funded (MSP) Programme

MENA Scholarship 2025 in Netherlands: Fully Funded (MSP) Programme

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21/09/2024

 

Short courses in the Netherlands for young professionals from the Middle East and North Africa.

 

About the MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP)

The MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP) aims to build bridges through knowledge by offering opportunities for capacity building within organisations in the Middle East and North Africa. It enables young professional impact makers to take part in short courses in the Netherlands, and it facilitates tailor made training for organisations in the region.

 

The MSP focuses on building strong relations between the participating countries and the Netherlands by fostering strong alumni networks. It contributes to mutual understanding and knowledge sharing. The programme is funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs as part of the Shiraka programme and managed by Nuffic.

 

Program Details for MENA Scholarships (MSP) 2025:

  • Funded By: Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Study Level: Short Courses
  • Eligibility: International Students
  • Scholarship Host Country: Netherlands
  • Host Institutions: Various Dutch Universities

 

MSP short course scholarship

Through this scholarship a limited selection of working professionals up to (and including) 45 years old can follow a fully-funded short course study programme in the Netherlands. Short courses can take 2 up to 13 weeks.

 

Applying for scholarships is possible twice a year, usually in February or March and in September or October. Applications are handled by Dutch institutions offering the courses. Additional application requirements can vary per institution.

 

Available courses, offered in English or French, vary per country and depend on the priority themes per country. A limited amount of scholarships is awarded to highly motivated professionals who suit the country approach best. Applicants who don’t suit their country approach are not eligible for a scholarship.

 

MENA Scholarship Program (MSP) 2025 Benefits:

 

  • Global networking and cross-cultural collaboration.
  • Empowerment to drive development in home countries.
  • Full funding covers tuition, travel, visa, and living expenses.
  • Access to top Dutch institutions for international exposure.
  • Specialized short courses to enhance professional skills.

 

The following countries are eligible for MSP:

 

  • Algeria
  • Egypt
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • Libya
  • Mauritania
  • Morocco
  • Oman
  • Sudan
  • Tunisia

 

Eligibility requirements for the MENA Scholarship Program (MSP) 2025:

 

  • Must have an official passport valid for at least 3 months after submission.
  • A government statement is required, if applicable, based on the employer’s country.
  • Must be 45 years or younger at the time of grant submission.
  • Cannot have received more than one MSP scholarship for courses occurring simultaneously.
  • Must be a citizen and resident of a participating MENA country listed in the MSP country list.
  • Must be living and working in the country of citizenship at the time of application.
  • Employer’s statement must follow the Nuffic format provided.

 

The MENA Scholarship Program (MSP) 2025 in the Netherlands is open until October 15, 2024, which is the application deadline.

 

 

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