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Media & Journalism Scholarships for African and Developing Countries at The Netherlands
Through the Netherlands Fellowship Programs, scholars from Africa and other developing countries can avail of Media and Journalism grants., Post a Comment
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- Various
- Host country
- Angola
- Region
- Africa
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Through the Netherlands Fellowship Programs (NFP) and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Scholarship Program, scholars from Africa and other developing countries can avail of Media and Journalism grants.
Media and communications professionals from Sub-Saharan African as well as developing countries can now apply for short-course scholarships at the Radio Netherlands Training Centre (RNTC). As of this writing, aspiring scholars may apply to any of the following courses:
- Investigative journalism
- Media campaigns
- Producing media to counter radicalization
- Using media for development
### **What Benefits Are Included Within the RNTC Scholarship?**
The [RNTC scholarships](https://rntc.com/scholarships) are available for courses of two weeks or longer. Moreover, the grants will be awarded based on academic and professional merit.
An NFP or MSP scholarship will cover the full cost of the scholar’s travel and visa (if required), accommodation and meals, insurance, and the course fee. In addition, the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs funds the scholarship. Meanwhile, the Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education (NUFFIC) administers it.
### **Which African and Developing Countries Are Eligible?**
RNTC Netherlands fellowships are available for professional journalists, program-makers, broadcast trainers, and managers coming from the countries listed below. To sum it up, these are a combined NFP list and low-middle-income countries according to the World Bank criteria.
- **African Countries:** Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Djibouti, DR Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Mali, Mauritania, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Sudan, South Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
- **Other Countries:** Afghanistan, Albania, Armenia, Autonomous Palestinian Territories, Bangladesh, Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Cambodia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Eritrea, Fiji, Georgia, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Kiribati, Kosovo, Laos, Macedonia, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Moldova, Nepal, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Samoa, São Tomé and Principe, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Syria, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Yemen
### **How To Apply For a Media & Journalism Grant**
Applicants may apply for their chosen Media & Journalism scholarships twice a year during the open application windows. For potential scholars to land a spot, they must meet the RNTC criteria set for the individual courses as well as the NUFFIC criteria.
For detailed steps on how to apply, visit this [link](https://rntc.com/scholarships). In case you’re wondering about full scholarship details, visit the [official RNTC scholarship webpage](https://rntc.com/scholarships/orange-knowledge-programme).
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the Fellowship level
- Willing to study in Angola
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Research proposal or statement of purpose (500–2,000 words for PhD)
- Published or unpublished writing sample (PhD and research-led Masters)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Media & Journalism Scholarships for African and Developing Countries at The Netherlands?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the Fellowship level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to Angola for the duration of the programme.
Is the Media & Journalism Scholarships for African and Developing Countries at The Netherlands fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.