Amount: Full coverage (tuition fees, travel, visa, insurance, living expenses)
Deadline: Varies by call (multiple calls per year) (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: graduate, professional
Renewable: No
About
The Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) offers scholarships to professionals from selected developing countries for short courses, Master's, and PhD programs in the Netherlands.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: specific developing countries
- GPA: 2.5+
- Must be a professional with at least two years of work experience.
- Employer statement required.
- No double funding.
Required Materials
- Online application (via Dutch institution)
- Motivation letter
- CV
- Academic transcripts
- Employer statement
- Passport copy
Timeline
Multiple application rounds throughout the year. Check the website for current calls and deadlines.
Tips
Ensure your professional experience and chosen field of study align perfectly with the priority areas of the OKP. The employer statement is a critical component.