Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) 2021 Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) (Netherland)

Applications are currently being accepted by the Orange Knowledge Programme from eligible and qualified candidates. This programmes aims to contribute to a society's sustainable and inclusive development. Its scholarships are open to mid-career professionals in specific countries.

• Table of Content
• About Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP)
• Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP)
• Aim and Benefits of Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP)
• Requirements for Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP)
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP)

The Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) is a 5-year programme that aims to advance the capacity, knowledge and quality of both individuals and institutions of higher and vocational education The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) offer fellowships to professionals who are nationals of and work and live in an NFP country. The overall aim is to help alleviate qualitative and quantitative shortages of skilled staff at a wide range of governmental and non-governmental organisations.... read more... continue reading

Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP)

Aim and Benefits of Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP)

1. An OKP scholarship is intended to supplement the salary that you should continue to receive during the scholarship period. T
2. he scholarship is a contribution towards your costs of living and costs such as tuition fees, visa, travel, insurance etc.
3. You have to cover any difference between the OKP scholarship amount and the actual costs yourself.

Requirements for Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) Qualification

The criteria for scholarship applicant are as follows:

1. The scholarship applicant works for one of the following types of national and/or local organisations: ministries, secondary or higher vocational or academic education institutions, universities, private sector, commissions or NGOs. The scholarship applicant may not work for: a bilateral or multilateral organisation; 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.0F1
2. The scholarship applicant is a professional who, in light of his/her (1) role, (2) multiple years of relevant work experience and (3) networks within a theme relevant to local development, is in a position or through his/her employer could be put in a position to apply what he/she has learned in practice.
3. The scholarship applicant holds the nationality of and is resident and working in one of the countries on the OKP Country list (see the document ‘Country List for Short courses and Masters – OKP’ on www.studyinholland.nl/okp
4.  The scholarship applicant has been admitted to the course or programme for which he/she wishes an OKP scholarship.
5. The scholarship applicant has provided a government statement with the scholarship application
6. The scholarship applicant demonstrates that the requested co-funding percentage is
   available to fund the study.
7.  The employer of the scholarship applicant supports the scholarship application through a positive reference, declares that it will continue to pay the salary of the scholarship recipient during the programme and after his/her return will give the scholarship recipient an opportunity to apply what he/she has learned in practice

Interview date, Process and Venue for Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP)

The procedure is as follows:

1. Candidates register with their Dutch education institution
2. Dutch institution nominates candidates and submits grant application
3. Embassies check eligibility and assess applications
4. Selection results published
5. Grants awarded

The Dutch institution can give you more information on the various steps involved in the application and selection procedures, as well as the eligibility criteria. You can find contact information for the Dutch institutions on www.studyfinder.nl.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

1. Before you apply, make sure you review the eligibility criteria carefully and check whether your employer is willing to nominate you for the scholarship.
2. When you are certain that you are eligible for a KOP NFP scholarship, you can start making the necessary preparations for your application.

You can find a list of courses and institutions that are linked to the Orange Knowledge Programme in our database of study programmes using the filter 'OKP qualified - Yes'. You can also find contact details of the institutions there.

For more details, visit OKP website