Apply for Orange Knowledge & MENA Scholarship 2024

Apply for Orange Knowledge & MENA Scholarship 2024


Applications are now open for the Orange Knowledge & MENA Scholarship Programme until August 22, 2023. The scholarships, funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, provide an opportunity for professionals to participate in The Hague Academy’s two-week courses in the first half of 2024. These practice-oriented trainings are designed for those involved in inclusive and sustainable development at the local level. Eligible courses include a range of topics, such as Fiscal Decentralisation & Local Finance, Migration & Local Governance, and Gender Responsive Governance.





The applications for the Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) and the MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP) are now open for individuals seeking to attend The Hague Academy’s two-week courses in the first half of 2024. The programmes, funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and managed by Nuffic, are designed to empower professionals involved in inclusive and sustainable development at the local level.




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About the Scholarship Programmes
The Orange Knowledge Programme

The OKP aims to contribute to society’s sustainable and inclusive development by enhancing the skills and knowledge of individuals, groups, and organisations. Its key priorities are Food and Nutrition Security, Water, Energy and Climate, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, and Security and the Rule of Law. The programme also emphasizes on Private Sector Development, Climate, and the Inclusion of Women and Marginalised Groups.
The MENA Scholarship Programme

The MSP focuses on societal development in the participating Middle Eastern and North African countries. It aims to build capacity within organisations by enabling employees to participate in short courses in various fields of study.
Available Courses

The eligible courses under these scholarships include:Fiscal Decentralisation & Local Finance
Inclusive Service Delivery & the SDGs
Citizen Participation & Inclusive Governance
Gender Responsive Governance
Urban Governance: Resilient & Smart Cities
Local Climate Response
Migration & Local Governance
Eligibility Criteria
For the Orange Knowledge ProgrammeYou are a national of, and working in, one of the eligible countries.
You are not employed by an organisation with its own means of staff development.
You have a minimum of two years of work experience.
You speak and understand the English language well.
You have written support from your employer to participate in the programme and to implement the Back Home Action Plan.
You are working in one of the priority areas matching the country focus in your country.
For the MENA Scholarship ProgrammeYou are a professional working in one of the ten eligible countries.
You are 45 years old or younger on the application deadline, plus two weeks.
You are not employed by an organisation with its own means of staff development.
You have a minimum of two years of work experience.
You speak and understand the English language well.
You have written support from your employer to participate in the programme and to implement the Back Home Action Plan.
You are working in one of the priority areas matching the thematic approach of the MENA Scholarship Programme in our country.
Application Details

Interested candidates are encouraged to prepare their motivation answers and all required documents in advance. The final application deadline is August 22, 2023, with an early bird deadline of July 19, 2023. All documents must be submitted in PDF format and must not exceed 2 MB.

To apply, visit The Hague Academy’s scholarship page here.

For additional information about the Orange Knowledge & MENA Scholarship, please visit Orange Knowledge & MENA Scholarship.