Nuffic Global Development

Apply now for the MENA Scholarship Programme! Boost your knowledge with a funded Short Course in the Netherlands while strengthening the relations between the Netherlands and the Middle East and Northern Africa.

Working professionals from Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, and Tunisia can apply for an MSP scholarship through Dutch education institutions until 15 October. Discover the courses available for your country at www.MSPnuffic.nl!

The MENA Scholarship Programme is part of SHIRAKA, a programme funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken)

Happy World Youth Skills Day! At Nuffic, we believe that building an equitable and inclusive future will foster peace, global citizenship, and sustainable development.

Youth hold the power to shape the future of sustainable communities worldwide, and are willing to do so. According to the Youth Employment Index of 2024, 7 out of 10 young people want to pursue a green career, but face continued barriers such as lack of skills education and misinformation. By enhancing access to skills education through our programmes such as Erasmus+. Erasmus+ does not only create long-lasting memories and friendships, but also contributes to developing a wide range of skills. Participants of the programme develop their soft skills and their language skills, which are useful during their studies, but also during their career. Through working on programmes like Erasmus+, we aim to empower youth to achieve their fullest potential and drive global growth.

Want to know more on the work that we do? Visit www.nuffic.nl/global

To inspire youth on the opportunities of the agricultural sector, the Empower Youth4Food campaign (EY4F) was started. Company visits are a crucial part of the campaign, as they offer students real-world career insights and inspire future choices. Recently, a group of 25 young Vietnamese students and young professionals visited De Heus Vietnam. What was their experience?

Read more: https://www.nuffic.nl/en/news/vietnamese-youth-get-in-touch-with-agriculture-and-the-netherlands-a-company-visit-to-de-heus

Dear Our Community | Nuffic Southeast Asia

Vietnamese youth get in touch with agriculture and the Netherlands: a company visit to De Heus Animal Nutrition Vietnam | Nuffic To inspire youth on the opportunities of the agricultural sector, the Empower Youth4Food campaign (EY4F) was started. Company visits are a crucial part of the campaign, as they offer students real-world career insights and inspire future choices. A group of 25 young Vietnamese students and young pro...

To inspire youth on the opportunities of the agricultural sector, the Empower Youth4Food campaign (EY4F) was started. Company visits are a crucial part of the campaign, as they offer students real-world career insights and inspire future choices. Recently, a group of 25 young Vietnamese students and young professionals visited De Heus Vietnam. What was their experience?

Read more: https://www.nuffic.nl/en/news/vietnamese-youth-get-in-touch-with-agriculture-and-the-netherlands-a-company-visit-to-de-heus

Dear Our Community | Nuffic Southeast Asia

🚀 Exciting news! Nuffic Southeast Asia and DAAD are launching the SCOPE-HE programme to enhance EU-ASEAN educational and vocational ties. 🌍✨ Discover how this €9.3 million initiative will drive sustainable development and innovation.

Want to be there as SCOPE-HE kicks off? The programme funded by the European Union will be launched on the 17th of July in the presence of H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN and H.E. Sujiro Seam, EU Ambassador to ASEAN in Jakarta. Key stakeholders from across ASEAN and the EU, including representatives from government, education institutions, the private sector and international organisations are welcome to register before 10 July for joining the launch event.

Read more: https://www.nuffic.nl/en/news/nuffic-leads-eu-asean-collaboration-in-education-with-new-scope-he-programme

Nuffic leads EU-ASEAN collaboration in education with new SCOPE-HE Programme | Nuffic On 17 July 2024, Nuffic, in collaboration with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), is proud to launch the EU-ASEAN Sustainable Connectivity Package in Higher Education (SCOPE-HE). The new programme stands as a beacon of collaborative educational and vocational advancement between the EU and...

Amos, Rebekka and Akaash from the National Archives of Suriname want to tell the untold stories of slavery. They have been selected to study in the Netherlands with the Cultural Heritage Scholarship Programme. In the Netherlands, they want to further develop their current expertise in the field of art and heritage in order to contribute to strengthening cooperation between the Netherlands and Suriname. We spoke with the 3 fellows just before Ketikoti about the unbroken link between cultural heritage and the colonial past.

Read more: https://www.nuffic.nl/en/news/ketikoti-and-cultural-heritage-taking-the-next-step-with-students

Big smiles all around as we’re are proud to introduce the first awardees of the Cultural Heritage Scholarship Programme! We met up online yesterday to get to know each other and prepare for studying in the Netherlands.

Coming September, 20 young professionals from Indonesia, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Suriname, and South Africa will start a one-year master’s programme in the Netherlands related to their cultural heritage, and specifically related to objects stolen during the Dutch colonial era. The start of this programme signifies a crucial step towards mutual collaboration in the field of cultural heritage between the Netherlands and the countries of origin.

The Cultural Heritage Scholarship Programme is funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands (Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken) and managed by Nuffic.

Accelerate development by boosting young entrepreneurs!

Yesterday, we met 70 Orange Knowledge Scholarship holders during their MBA course at Business School Netherlands in Buren. We encountered impressive changemakers full of energy and passion, ready to elevate their communities to the next level. These scholarship holders dream big, share knowledge, and take action through their companies and organisations: from supporting youth businesses in Iraq, to encouraging schoolchildren to interact with microfarms in Indonesia, upcycling waste in Ghana, and helping indigenous communities and women thrive with food security initiatives.

We loved listening to countless stories of resilience and inspiration and look forward to sharing these stories with you soon.

The Orange Knowledge Programme is managed by Nuffic and financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands (Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken).

Seize the opportunity to shape your future with the MENA Scholarship Programme before it's too late! We specifically want to invite more applicants from Mauritania and Tunisia to apply for the opportunity to follow a short course in the Netherlands with the scholarship programme. Act swiftly as the clock is ticking – applications are only accepted until March 26 at 16:00 CET! Don't miss out! Explore more: www.MSPnuffic.nl

The MENA Scholarship Programme is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken) and managed by Nuffic🎓🌍.

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🌟 Don't miss out on this golden opportunity! 🌟

🎓 The Cultural Heritage Scholarship is here, and it's your chance to make your dreams of studying in the Netherlands a reality! But hurry, this opportunity is only available this year, so seize the moment before it's too late! The deadline is approaching fast – April 8, 2024, at 16.00 CEST.

What's covered?
✔️ Tuition fee for your MSc programme
✔️ Airline ticket
✔️ Visa costs
✔️ Insurance
✔️ Daily allowance

Who can apply?
If you're from Indonesia, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Suriname, or South Africa, and are interested in cultural heritage, this scholarship is tailor-made for you!

How to apply?
1️⃣ Check out the criteria at www.studyinNL.org/CHSP
2️⃣ Register for a course related to cultural heritage from the course list at a Dutch Higher Education Institution.
3️⃣ Submit your application for the Cultural Heritage Scholarship.

This incredible opportunity is funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands (Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken), and managed by Nuffic.

Start your journey now at www.studyinNL.org/CHSP.



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In the face of cross-border challenges, the power of collective effort has become increasingly vital. Established a decade ago to aid those affected by the Syrian crisis, EDU SYRIA aims at improving livelihood prospects for the people in Jordan, and helping youth to build a better future through skills and knowledge.

Read more (and watch an inspiring video) on this programme:
https://www.nuffic.nl/en/news/edu-syria-solving-cross-border-challenges-through-skills-development-and-education-in-jordan

The EDU-SYRIA programme is funded by the EU and is led by the German Jordanian University, and joined by partners such as the Queen Rania Teacher Academy (QRTA), DAAD, Nuffic, and various Jordanian universities.

Women are fifty percent of our world’s population, investing in women through education and financial empowerment is a vital part of reaching sustainable development. In Mali, amidst the backdrop of insecurity and climate change, a project of the Orange Knowledge Programme in Mali helped Malian women to improve their lives and uplift their communities. By supporting 716 small enterprises of women, and training 1004 women on agricultural opportunities, the project is a groundbreaking example of female empowerment.

Today, on International Women’s Day we share a strong example of how women can accelerate sustainable development: https://www.nuffic.nl/en/news/from-seeds-to-success-womens-empowerment-in-mali

We thank all collaborating organisations in this initiative: Maastricht School of Management, Partners Pays-Dogon, CINOP, Viewpoint Productions, Université DELTA-C, Association Dogon Initiative NGO, Lycée professionnel de sangha, and the countless participants in this programme for their contribution to the programme.

The Orange Knowledge Programme is funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands (Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken) and is managed by Nuffic.



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From seeds to success: women's empowerment in Mali | Nuffic In Mali, amidst the backdrop of insecurity and climate change, a project of the Orange Knowledge Programme in Mali helped women to improve their lives and uplift their communities. By supporting 716 small enterprises of women, and training 1004 women on agricultural opportunities, the project is a g...

Apply now for Cultural Heritage scholarship programme, or join our information session to get prepared!

This groundbreaking initiative, funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands (Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken), is designed to empower young professionals from Indonesia, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Suriname, and South Africa to enhance their knowledge of cultural heritage management.

Join our online information session on this programme at 13th of March 2024 12.00AM CEST (GMT 11.00AM) through this link: https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Ameeting_OGViNGZkYzAtOTNhNS00YWRiLWE1MDItZTkwMjEyZmQ0YWE2%40thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%25220b883569-39c0-4403-a6a9-ed60f81be9e5%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%25225163571e-b115-4cd2-86a3-1fd7fe49cb81%2522%257d%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meetup-join&deeplinkId=b6fffcf5-262e-4045-8c86-abc4e3d043a0&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true. (Meeting ID: 335 487 453 186//Passcode: jRHvxm, a recorded version of the session will be available later.)

Read more about this new programme: https://www.studyinnl.org/finances/cultural-heritage-scholarship-programme



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Dairy farming in Africa offers a potential for economic growth and youth employment, but also comes with challenges. Access to grazing land often leads to conflicts between farmers and herders as a result of climate change. A training initiative of the Orange Knowledge Programme in Nigeria, came with solutions for these challenges in farming and conflict resolution, alumni of the training share their lessons learned.

We thank all collaborating organisations in this initiative: Aeres University of Applied Sciences, University of Ibadan, KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY, MALETE, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Kwara State, and the Ministry of Agriculture in Oyo state, and the 21 participants in this programme for their contribution to the programme.

The Orange Knowledge Programme is funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands (Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken) and is managed by Nuffic.

Read more:
https://www.nuffic.nl/en/news/grazing-towards-growth-solving-farming-solutions-in-nigeria

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One of the themes we focus on in Benin Republic is Sexual Health and Reproductive Rights. Can you imagine the importance of having access to accurate information in the lives of young students?

From 2019 to 2021, a Tailor-Made Training of the Orange Knowledge Programme was conducted by the Université de Parakou in collaboration with the Dutch institution CINOP. The initiative aimed to raise awareness among students in the northern part of Benin on topics related to sexual and reproductive health. Through a cascading approach to training trainers, many young people were impacted. It was a pleasure for us to meet with some young leaders from Mathieu BOUKE Secondary school, who benefited from this training, during our impact assessment visit. One of the young leaders stated: "The training I received has changed my life. I see many things differently, I advise my younger brothers on the right behaviors in sexual health and reproductive rights, and I assure you, we face many issues in the school environment." What could be more beautiful and poignant than hearing such a testimony? Access to accurate information can change everything, and this is what we believe in at Nuffic.

The Orange Knowledge Programme is funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands (Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken) and is Managed by Nuffic.

Read more about this training and the upcoming follow-up initiative: https://www.nuffic.nl/en/news/from-classroom-to-community-the-impact-of-srhr-training-in-benin

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Un des thèmes sur lesquels nous nous focalisons au Bénin, c'est la santé sexuelle et les droits reproductifs. Pouvez-vous imaginer l'importance de l'accès à la bonne information dans la vie des jeunes élèves ? De 2019 à 2021, un projet de formation sur mesure OKP a été piloté par Université de Parakou en collaboration avec l’institution néerlandaise CINOP. Ce projet avait pour objectif de sensibiliser les élèves dans le Nord du Bénin sur les thèmes liés à la santé sexuelle et reproductive. Grâce à une approche en cascade de formation des formateurs, beaucoup de jeunes ont été impactés. Ce fut pour nous un plaisir de retrouver quelques jeunes leaders de l'école Mathieu BOUKE, ayant bénéficié de cette formation, lors de notre visite de suivi d'impact. Un des jeunes leaders affirmait : 'Cette formation que j'ai reçue a changé ma vie. Je vois beaucoup de choses autrement, je conseille mes jeunes frères sur les bons comportements à adopter en santé sexuelle et droits reproductifs et je vous assure, nous avons beaucoup de problèmes en milieu scolaire.' Quoi de plus beau et poignant d'entendre ce genre de témoignage ? L'accès à la bonne information peut tout changer et nous y croyons à la Nuffic.

Lire plus: https://www.nuffic.nl/en/news/from-classroom-to-community-the-impact-of-srhr-training-in-benin

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Are you passionate about your heritage? Would you love to play a role in provenance research or return heritage to homecountries? Funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken) and aligning with the policy of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science on heritage, we offer a special Cultural Heritage Scholarhip to study in the Netherlands in 2024!

Students and professionals from Indonesia, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Suriname and South Africa can apply for the scholarship till 8 April 2024*, and will start Master degree courses related to Cultural Heritage in September 2024. Are you ready for the chance of a lifetime? Apply for the Cultural Heritage Scholarship now!

More information: https://www.studyinnl.org/finances/cultural-heritage-scholarship-programme

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*As a result of the partnership with LPDP, please note that applicants from Indonesia should additionally apply for the LPDP-NL scholarship before 12 February 2024 in order to apply for the Cultural Heritage Scholarship for Indonesia: https://www.studyinnl.org/cultural-heritage-scholarship-programme-for-indonesia

Nuffic proudly announces the launch of the Cultural Heritage scholarship programme! This groundbreaking initiative, funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands (Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken), is designed to empower young professionals from Indonesia, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Suriname, and South Africa to enhance their knowledge of cultural heritage management.

Read more about this new programme: https://www.nuffic.nl/en/news/new-scholarship-programme-strengthens-collaboration-in-cultural-heritage

“Schools didn’t teach skills. At the start of a new job, university grads used to search for laptops and chairs, when farming businesses wanted them to look for rubber boots and farm tools.”

How did the Orange Knowledge Programme contribute to skills development? Read more: https://www.nuffic.nl/en/news/linking-education-to-economic-needs

The Programme is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken) and is managed by Nuffic.

Education opens minds. More than ever, we believe in our mission to make the development of international skills possible for everyone and to work together to meet the great challenges of our time.

2023 was a year full of wonderful initiatives in and around education. From citizenship to global citizenship, a place in the curriculum for international skills in executive professions, international exchange in higher education, and intensive cooperation between countries in the European context and worldwide. In 2024 we will continue doing this together!

A subtle breeze of change is weaving through the world, including the knowledge landscape. As the Orange Knowledge Programme is officially ending in 2024, there will be no new application rounds for 2024. However, the new year will bring new opportunities for other programmes like the MENA Scholarship Programme and NL Scholarship Programme. We are committed to continue our work on education in which everyone can develop skills to engage globally and across borders with an open mind. We encourage everyone to invest in this, to collaborate, and to continue doing so. Working together will make us stronger.

We wish you happy holidays and a very healthy and happy 2024! We are looking forward to collaborating with you in the new year.

In celebration of Women Entrepreneurship Day we would like you to meet alumna Ayoola Adetutu Oloruntola from Nigeria. Ayoola holds a master’s degree in Petrolium Engineering, but realised during her studies that she is passionate about empowering women and youth.

“I joined a small NGO that supports the empowerment of women and girls through educational programmes focusing on social inclusion and entrepreneurship. At my NGO I was mentored by an OKP alumna who told me how the Orange Knowledge Programme could help me as a professional and enlarge my ability to make an impact for women and girls in Nigeria. I applied and got the opportunity to attend the short course ‘Women and Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Policy’ at Maastricht University.

Nigeria is a patriarchal society. In some regions, women do not work and are fully dependent on men for their basic needs. After my OKP Short Course, I realised that we need to encourage women for entrepreneurship in order to become self-reliant. In my outreach, I talk to women about their challenges and support them by turning opportunities into sustainable businesses and teach them how to become self-reliant.

Because of the Orange Knowledge Programme, I am now able to more effectively support my community. I lean on what I learned at Maastricht University, especially from their ongoing facilitation after the course. I also keep in touch with other alumni and we continue to learn from each other and each other’s challenges.

In the end, it’s about everyone being better. Although I joined this course to support women and youth in Nigeria by encouraging women entrepreneurship. But I feel like I even got more confident since I have done the course. I also got empowered! Now, I feel that I can really educate people in Nigeria.”

The Programme is funded by funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is managed by Nuffic.

𝐽𝑜𝑖𝑛 𝑢𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑎 𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ𝑡-𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑜𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑙 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑐𝑢𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑖𝑔𝑛 𝑎𝑖𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑡𝑠 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑛 14 𝑁𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑛 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐻𝑎𝑔𝑢𝑒. 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑙 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑐𝑢𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑏𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 𝑛𝑒𝑡𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑑𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑘𝑠. 𝑇𝑜 𝑗𝑜𝑖𝑛 𝑢𝑠, 𝑚𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑟𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑣𝑖𝑎 𝑤𝑤𝑤.𝑛𝑢𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐.𝑛𝑙/𝑒𝑛/𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑙

This panel discussion is sparked by the release of the latest book of Chief Science Officer of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Special Professor of International Trade & Development Cooperation Dirk-Jan Koch. Mr. Koch will give an introduction of his book, followed by a panel discussion facilitated by Ms Lindy van Vliet (Social Inclusion and Sustainability Leader).

The panel consists of:
• Prof. dr. Dirk-Jan Koch (Chief Science Officer of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Special Professor of International Trade & Development Cooperation at Radboud University)
• H.E. Ambassador Mr M. Riaz Hamidullah (Ambassador of Bangladesh to the Netherlands)
• Mr Jean Claude NYAMWERU (Lecturer and Researcher, University of Burundi, faculty of agronomy and extension sciences; PhD researcher, Wageningen University & Research)
• Mr Tom Loran (Coordinator Institutional Strengthening, University of Twente)
• Ms Marieke Nieuwendijk (Regional Manager Asia, Nuffic)

We're looking forward to seeing you on 14 November!

Ethiopian and Dutch education institutions and TVET organisations worked together on two projects in Ethiopia as a part of the Orange Knowledge Programme. Now, after four years, let's assess the achievements and insights gained from these initiatives!

Read more: https://www.nuffic.nl/en/news/linking-education-to-economic-needs

The Orange Knowledge Programme is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken) and managed by Nuffic.

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Are you a MSP alumni? Join our global community of knowledge-sharing and professional development by sharing your unique experiences. Your stories have the power to inspire others on their journey.

Visit www.MSPnuffic.nl, check the section 'Alumni & ambassadors' and submit your experience!

Empowering local organisations and institutions with the knowledge and skills needed to craft successful fundraising proposals is important, especially in the face of social and economic development. This is why HOPES-LEB organised the workshop "Training on Proposal Writing" in Lebanon.

We were glad to be a part of this with our local Nuffic representatives in Lebanon. It was truly inspiring to see individuals and groups from our community come together to learn, share ideas, and build a brighter future. 🌈✨

-LEB

We love to hear from our alumni! Share your unique experiences and contribute to a vibrant global network of knowledge exchange and professional growth. By sharing your stories, inspire others to follow in your footsteps.

Visit www.MSPnuffic.nl, check the section 'Alumni & ambassadors' and submit your experience!

Don't miss out on the chance to shape your career through obtaining a MENA Scholarship! Applying is still possible till 5 September 2023 through Dutch Education institutions, for more information check: www.MSPnuffic.nl

We especially encourage applicants from Jordan, Mauritania and Tunisia to send in their applications. The programme is also remains open for applications from Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, and Oman.

The MENA Scholarship Programme is made possible through the support of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken) as a part of SHIRAKA and is managed by Nuffic. 🎓🌍

1 week left! Don't miss out on the chance to transform your career through an scholarship! Applying is possible through Dutch Education institutions, for more information check: www.studyinNL.org/okp

This scholarship application is open for working professionals from: Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Vietnam, and Yemen.

The Orange Knowledge Programme is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken) and is managed by Nuffic.

Scholarships are more than financial aid: they're catalysts for transformation. They empower individuals to turn weaknesses into strengths, unlocking their full potential. By investing in education, scholarships fuel innovation, diversity, and progress.

Watch the video below, and be inspired by how the MENA Scholarship Programme boosted the career of a Amel, a young woman in Algeria: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2921cENWTeI&t=17s

The MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP) is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken) as a part of SHIRAKA and is managed by Nuffic.

The MSP helped to turn my weakness into a strength | Elmehdaoui Amel Elmehdaoui Amel from Algeria is an alumna of the MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP). The MSP offers fully-funded Short Courses and training for Algeria, Egypt,...