Netherlands Announces the 2025 Fully-funded MENA Scholarship for African Students—Apply Now!

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.

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.

Eligibility Criteria for Netherlands Announces the 2025 Fully-funded MENA Scholarship for African Students—Apply Now!

Professionals who

1. Are nationals and residents of eligible MENA countries
2. Are 45 years old or younger by the deadline
3. Have at least 2 years of work experience
4. Have written employer support to participate and implement a Back Home Action Plan
5. Are not employed by international development organizations or private companies with staff training budgets
6. Have strong English or French proficiency
7. Match thematic priorities in their country

How are Applicants Selected?

By:

1. Motivation and quality of the application
2. Alignment with country priorities
3. Institutional eligibility and course match
4. Potential to contribute to capacity building

Which Countries Are Eligible?

1. Algeria
2. Egypt
3. Iran
4. Iraq
5. Jordan
6. Lebanon
7. Libya
8. Mauritania
9. Morocco
10. Oman
11. Tunisia
12. Syria (if living and working in another eligible country)
13. ❌ Sudan is excluded for 2025

Benefits of Netherlands Announces the 2025 Fully-funded MENA Scholarship for African Students—Apply Now!

1. Full Tuition
2. Visa Costs
3. International Travel
4. Health Insurance
5. Living Allowance
6. Accommodation

How to Apply

1. Choose an eligible course from a Dutch institution
2. Apply through the course provider’s portal
3. Align your application with your country’s priority themes
4. Submit before the deadline

Visit the Award Webpage for Details:

1. Ministry Info Page
2. Apply via The Hague Academy

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