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Netherlands Fellowship Programmes – Orange Knowledge Programme Scholarships for Africans and Other International Students
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The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) has ushered in a new phase of beneficial scholarships for Africans and other international students through the Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP).
With the goal of advancing the development of international student knowledge and capacity, the OKP offers funding for short courses and master’s programs in the Netherlands.
## Orange Knowledge Programme Details
On July 1, 2017, the NFP entered a new phase as a new programme under the name Kennisontwikkelings programma (KOP). In English, this can be translated to the Orange Knowledge Programme. The OKP, in turn, focuses on giving better higher and vocational education for all.
Initially, the NFP was designed to foster capacity building within organizations in 62 developing countries by providing training and education to their mid-career staff members.
Overall, the NFP wants to help alleviate qualitative and quantitative shortages of skilled manpower and to do so within the framework of sustainable capacity-building directed towards reducing poverty in developing countries.
This new five-year programme , on the other hand, is initiated and funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and managed by Nuffic, which is the Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education.
Additionally, these scholarships for Africans and other international students come in either short courses (with a duration period of 2 weeks to 12 months), or master’s programs (with a duration period of 12-24 months).
## Eligibility for the Netherlands Fellowship Programmes
The Orange Knowledge Programme individual scholarships are open to mid-career professionals, who are nationals of – and living and working in – the following countries:
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Colombia
- Congo (DRC)
- Egypt
- Ethiopia
- Ghana
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Iraq
- Jordan
- Kenya
- Lebanon
- Liberia
- Mali
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Palestinian Territories
- Rwanda
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Tanzania
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- Zambia
## How Can International Students Apply?
Interested students from the aforementioned countries must directly contact their chosen Dutch educational institution, since each one would have a different set of admission criteria.
For a general overview on the application process for the OKP, please read the [Orange Knowledge Programme’s Policy and Procedures](https://www.nuffic.nl/en/subjects/orange-knowledge-programme/policy-and-procedures-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 Masters level
- Willing to study in Benin
- 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 Netherlands Fellowship Programmes – Orange Knowledge Programme Scholarships for Africans and Other International Students?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the Masters level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to Benin for the duration of the programme.
Is the Netherlands Fellowship Programmes – Orange Knowledge Programme Scholarships for Africans and Other International Students 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.