MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP) for Short Courses

April 4, 2024 by Goher Iqbal Punn

Are you looking for short courses abroad? Is your study destination in Europe particularly in the Netherlands – the country that allures and attracts not only tourists but also students from all parts of the world? If so, it is time to pull your socks up to witness a magnificent opportunity waiting for you to grab. The available opportunity is none other than the MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP) which offers scholarships to professionals for short courses in Holland (the Netherlands). The programme also has a Tailor-Made Training component.

Details About the MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP)

MSP (MENA Scholarship Programme) functions to build bridges through knowledge by offering opportunities for capacity building within organizations in North Africa and the Middle East. The programme enables youngsters who are professional impact-makers to participate in short courses conducted in the Netherlands. It also facilitates tailor-made training for organizations in the region.

MSP Programme pours its focus on building strapping (strong) relations between the Netherlands and participating countries by fostering strong alumni networks. The best about the programme is that it contributes to mutual understanding and knowledge sharing. Nuffic manages the programme that is funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs as part of the Shiraka programme. More details about Nuffic scholarship (MSP Programme) are mentioned ahead in the post.

Individual Scholarships (MSP Scholarship Programme)

This programme is open to professionals who are nationals of and residing and working in one of the countries mentioned ahead.

Egypt
Algeria
Jordan
Iraq
Libya
Lebanon
Morocco
Mauritania
Sudan*
Oman
Tunisia

Note: Each country has its own eligibility criteria, thematic approach, and application process. On the official announcement, you will be able to find the links to countries. You may check all details by clicking on your country to get complete details.

Because of the present circumstances, Sudan will not be part of the MSP scholarship application rounds in 2024.

For Applicants from Syria – MSP programme is presently not open to professionals applying for scholarships from Syria. The nationals of Syria (holding Syrian nationality) might apply if they are living and working in one of the countries listed above.

Subsidy for Group Training (MSP Tailor-Made Training)

Group of professionals or the staff of the same organization with similar training needs are eligible to apply for Tailor-Made Training (TMT) provided by a Dutch Knowledge Provider. Organizations laced with a training need in one of the focus areas chosen for their country may apply. If their application is chosen for funding, Nuffic will then publish a call to search for a Dutch training provider who can then customize training to meet the local organization’s needs.

Regularly, the calls for proposals are published, inviting organizations to submit their applications. In the call for proposals, specific criteria will be published.

MSP Short Course Scholarship

Through MENA Scholarship 2024, a limited selection of working professionals up to (and including) 45 years of age can follow a fully funded short-course study programme in the Netherlands. The duration of the short courses will be 2 to 13 weeks.

Courses are offered in English or French and they vary per country and also depend on the priority themes per country. It should be noted that a limited number of scholarships are offered to highly motivated professionals who meet and suit the country’s approach best. Those applicants who do not suit their country’s approach will not be eligible for the scholarship opportunity.

Deadline to Submit the Applications

It is worth noting that the first round of applications is over now. You cannot apply for the first round now. The details on the second round are going to start in July/August 2024. Get ready for that. For scholarship round two, information will probably be open in September 2024 and be available in July/August 2024.

How to Apply for the MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP)

You may apply for the scholarships twice a year usually in February or March and then in September or October. Dutch institutions/universities offering the courses handle the applications. There could be additional application requirements which can vary from institution to institution. Interested candidates should visit this official webpage to learn how to apply for the MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP). For further details about this scholarship programme, you are also advised to check the complete details on the official call.

Note: If you really want to win a scholarship, the best tip is to make your application as strong as you can to stand out. Standing out often brings good results.

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