Scholarship
Orange Knowledge Programme
The Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) is a government-funded scholarship program aimed at contributing to the development of partner countries. It provides funding for mid-career professionals to pursue short courses or master's degree programs in the Netherlands.
About this scholarship
Orange Knowledge Programme is offered by Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs for study in Netherlands at master and certificate level. The award is valued at Full funding for tuition, living expenses, and travel, provided as full ride support. Funding is awarded for a single cycle and is not listed as renewable.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as full ride funding. Applicants selected receive Full funding for tuition, living expenses, and travel. Selection is merit-based and need-based, so both academic record and financial circumstances are assessed.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and certificate level. Nationality requirements apply: Specific developing countries.
Eligibility
Applicants must be professionals from specific developing countries, nominated by their employer, and demonstrate how the study will contribute to the development of their home country.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master and certificate
Nationality requirements
Specific developing countries
Funding basis
Merit-based and Need-based
Key details
- Provider
- Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Country
- Netherlands
- Award
- Full funding for tuition, living expenses, and travel
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- master and certificate
- Nationality
- Specific developing countries
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Renewable
- No
- Verified by Eternity
- Not yet verified
- Last verified
- 2026-08-30
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
View official scholarship sourceLast verified 2026-08-30
