RNTC 2021 Fully-funded Media & Journalism Scholarships for Developing Countries (Netherlands)

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides OKP (formerly known as NFP) and MSP scholarships for the RNTC courses for media and communications professionals from Sub-Saharan African and Developing Countries 2021.

The RNTC Netherlands training centre provides training for media professionals from all over the world: from journalists and programme-makers to social activists and communications professionals from non-governmental organisations. Whether you are a journalist, a blogger or a media manager, there are courses to fit your needs.

The most commonly used scholarship for RNTC courses are the NFP and MSP (MENA) scholarships. NFP stands for Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP), MSP stands for MENA (Middle East and North Africa) Scholarship Programme

As of today you can apply with a scholarship for the following courses:

• Investigative journalism
• Media campaigns
• Producing media to counter radicalisation
• Using media for development

• Table of Content
• About RNTC
• Media & Journalism Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Media & Journalism Scholarships
• Requirements for Media & Journalism Scholarships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Media & Journalism Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of Media & Journalism Scholarships

An NFP or MSP scholarship will cover the full cost of your travel and visa (if required), accommodation and meals, insurance, and the course fee. The NFP and the MSP scholarship programmes are funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and administered by Nuffic, the Netherlands Organisation for International Cooperation in Higher Education.

Requirements for Media & Journalism Scholarships Qualification

RNTC Netherland Fellowships are available for professional journalists, programme-makers, broadcast trainers and managers coming from the countries listed below (a combined NFP list and low-middle-income countries according to the World Bank criteria).

Selection Criteria: 

The scholarships will be awarded on academic and professional merit.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Make sure you meet all of the RNTC criteria, see individual course pages for more details, and the Nuffic OKP & MSP criteria. Need help? Take a look at our FAQs, contact your local RNTC Ambassador or email us at [email protected].

For more details, visit RNTC website.