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Netherlands Announces the 2025 Fully-funded MENA Scholarship for African Students—Apply Now!

Posted on: 22 Apr, 2025 Deadline: 06 May, 2025

The Netherlands is once again providing academic opportunities for upcoming leaders in the Middle East and North Africa. Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 short course scholarships offered by the MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP), a distinguished Dutch-funded program that provides young professionals from a few countries in the region with fully funded study opportunities.

The MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP) offers fully funded short courses in the Netherlands for young professionals from select Middle East and North African countries. Funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and administered by Nuffic, the MSP is designed to build capacity and strengthen relations between the Netherlands and participating countries through knowledge exchange and training.

Eligibility Criteria for Netherlands Announces the 2025 Fully-funded MENA Scholarship for African Students—Apply Now!

Professionals who

Are nationals and residents of eligible MENA countries
Are 45 years old or younger by the deadline
Have at least 2 years of work experience
Have written employer support to participate and implement a Back Home Action Plan
Are not employed by international development organizations or private companies with staff training budgets
Have strong English or French proficiency
Match thematic priorities in their country

How are Applicants Selected?

By:

Motivation and quality of the application
Alignment with country priorities
Institutional eligibility and course match
Potential to contribute to capacity building

Which Countries Are Eligible?

Algeria
Egypt
Iran
Iraq
Jordan
Lebanon
Libya
Mauritania
Morocco
Oman
Tunisia
Syria (if living and working in another eligible country)
❌ Sudan is excluded for 2025

Benefits of Netherlands Announces the 2025 Fully-funded MENA Scholarship for African Students—Apply Now!

Full Tuition
Visa Costs
International Travel
Health Insurance
Living Allowance
Accommodation

How to Apply

Choose an eligible course from a Dutch institution
Apply through the course provider’s portal
Align your application with your country’s priority themes
Submit before the deadline

Visit the Award Webpage for Details:

Application Link(s)

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Netherlands Announces the 2025 Fully-funded MENA Scholarship for African Students—Apply Now!