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Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) Scholarship – 2022

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The application for the Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) Scholarship for the academic year 2022/2023 is now open by Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs for all South Africans in South Africa. 

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Nuffic South Africa is inviting scholarship applications for the Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) from mid-career professionals from South Africa and other participating countries to study in the Netherlands towards a Short Course or a Master’s Degree.

Funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the OKP Scholarship aims to advance the development of capacity, knowledge and quality of individuals as well as organisations in the field of Technical and Vocational Education and Training, Higher Education and in other fields related to priority themes in the OKP partner countries.

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ORANGE KNOWLEDGE PROGRAMME (OKP) SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY

A limited number of scholarships will be awarded to female and male professionals who are:

  • nationals of eligible OKP countries,
  • living and working in an OKP eligible country;
  • applicant holding a valid identity document and passport;
  • proficient in English or French (check institution requirements);
  • working in one of the priority areas of their country;
  • applicants who can motivate how they will use and transfer their knowledge and experience in their employing organisation after their studies;
  • endorsed by their employer for the scholarship – a signed employer statement will be required;
  • applicants should be working for either a government, secondary or higher vocational or academic education institutions, universities, private sector, commissions or selected NGOs. Applicants may not work for a bilateral or multilateral organisation; or a non-governmental organisation that is internationally active and is focused on representing social interests, such as development cooperation, nature and environmental protection, health or human rights.
  • must agree to the OKP obligations and conditions.
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Participating institutions may require additional information that is needed to apply.

HOW TO APPLY FOR ORANGE KNOWLEDGE PROGRAMME (OKP) SCHOLARSHIP

Before applying, applicants should review the eligibility criteria carefully and check that their employer is willing to nominate them for the scholarship.

Applicants should follow the steps below and apply through the Dutch education institution of choice:

  • Check that your application falls within the OKP focus areas determined for your country.
  • Check if you meet the OKP eligibility criteria.
  • Find a course on the OKP course list. Please find a study, using the filter ‘Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP)’.
  • Confirm employer support and endorsement for an OKP scholarship.
  • Contact the Dutch education institution of your choice to receive more information about the application procedure, the academic requirements and the link to apply online.
  • Prepare your application: employer statement, motivation, passport, government statement (if required).
  • During an application round, submit your application online using the link you receive from the Dutch education institution. Please be aware of the application deadline of the educational institution of your choice. Applicants are advised to check their spam emails continuously to make sure they do not miss the email from the institution.
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CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS

  • Completed applications need to be submitted on or before 22 March 2022.

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