2025 NL MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP): Capacity Building Opportunities for Middle East & North Africa Professionals

Closing date: 20 May 2025

Student type: International students  

Level of study: Government officials, NGO workers, educators, researchers, and private-sector professionals.

Study area: Any

Scholarship value:

Full Funding:

Tuition fees  

  – Round-trip international airfare (economy class)  

  – Visa fees  

  – Health insurance  

  – Monthly living allowance (approx. €1,100–€1,300, depending on course duration)  

Description: The MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP) aims to build bridges through knowledge by offering opportunities for capacity building within organisations in the Middle East and North Africa. It enables young professional impact makers to take part in short courses in the Netherlands, and it facilitates tailor made training for organisations in the region.

The MSP focuses on building strong relations between the participating countries and the Netherlands by fostering strong alumni networks. It contributes to mutual understanding and knowledge sharing. The programme is funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs as part of the Shiraka programme and managed by Nuffic.

Eligibility:

You may be eligible for an MSP scholarship:

  • you are living and working in:

Algeria

Egypt

Iran

Iraq

Jordan

Lebanon

Libya

Mauritania

Morocco

Oman

Sudan*

Tunisia

How to apply:  apply online  

More info: https://www.studyinnl.org/finances/mena-scholarship-programme-msp