Scholarship Summary:
Funding: Fully Funded
Host Universities: Netherlands Universities
Level: Certification course
Subjects to study: All Subjects
Eligible Nationalities: International Students
Host Country: Netherlands
Application Deadline: 6 May 2025
Description
Young professionals from the Middle East and North Africa can now apply for the prestigious MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP) 2025/2026 to pursue fully funded short courses in the Netherlands. This unique opportunity is aimed at enhancing capacity building, promoting societal development, and strengthening organizations across eligible countries.The MSP is funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the Shiraka Programme and managed by Nuffic, the Dutch organization for internationalization in education.
Degree Level
MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP) 2025, Netherlands (Fully Funded) is available to undertake certification course level programs at Netherlands Universities.
Available Subjects
Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.
All Subjects
Courses Eligible for MSP Scholarships
For 2025:
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption
- Local Economic Development
- Multilevel Water Governance
- Gender Responsive Governance
- Fiscal Decentralisation and Local Finance
- Digital Transformation in the Public Sector
For 2026:
- Local Security and Peacebuilding
- Citizen Participation and Inclusive Governance
- Inclusive Service Delivery and WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene)
- Urban Governance: Resilient and Smart Cities
- Local Climate Response
- Migration and Local Authorities
- Courses are conducted in English and typically last from 2 to 13 weeks.
Benefits
The Fully Funded MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP) offers mid-career professionals the chance to:
- Participate in specialized short courses in governance, economics, water management, digital transformation, and more.
- Strengthen institutional and societal capacity in their home countries.
- Build long-lasting professional and academic ties between the Netherlands and the MENA region.
- The MSP also provides tailor-made training (TMT) opportunities for groups or organizations with specific development needs.
Eligible Nationalities
You must be a professional working and living in one of these countries: Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, or Tunisia.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Age: You must be 45 years old or younger by the application deadline, plus two weeks.
- Work Experience: At least two years of professional experience is required.
- Employment: You must not be employed by an organization with its own staff development programs (e.g., international development agencies or large multinational corporations).
- Language Proficiency: Strong command of English is required (all programmes are conducted in English).
- Employer Support: You must submit a written endorsement from your employer, supporting your participation and the implementation of a Back Home Action Plan.
- Priority Areas: Your work must align with one of the thematic focus areas set for your country under the MSP.
Application Procedure
- Select an eligible course from the available offerings.
- Prepare all required documentation, including employer endorsement.
- Complete the application via the official Scholarship Procedure.
- Apply through the University Scholarship Portal: https://thehagueacademy.com/scholarship/
- It is highly encouraged to apply early to benefit from application feedback and increase your chances of selection.
Important Dates for MSP 2025/2026
- Early-Bird Application Deadline: April 15, 2025
- Final Registration Deadline: May 6, 2025
- Early applicants benefit from an assessment and feedback opportunity to improve their applications before final submission.
Why Choose the MENA Scholarship Programme?
Fully funded experience: Covers tuition, travel, accommodation, and living expenses.
Career advancement: Strengthen your skills and boost your professional profile.
Networking: Become part of a vibrant international alumni community.
Institutional impact: Bring new skills and ideas back to your home country and organization.
Global exposure: Study and experience Dutch innovation in governance, sustainability, and technology.
Ministry Official Call: https://studyinnl.org/finances/mena-scholarship-programme-msp
