Orange Knowledge and MENA Scholarship Programme 2023

The year 2023/2024 presents exciting opportunities for young professionals worldwide who are interested in enhancing their skills through specialized training programs. There are several scholarships available to support individuals in attending these programs, including the MENA Scholarship (MSP), Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP), and the Shiraka Training Programme (STP). These scholarships offer a chance for talented individuals to broaden their knowledge and make a positive impact in their respective fields.

For the 2023-24 cohort, the scholarship programs will take place at the Hague Academy for Local Governance in the Netherlands. This renowned institution will serve as the host for the programs, offering a conducive learning environment. The best part is that these scholarships provide full funding, ensuring that selected participants have their expenses covered throughout the entire duration of the scholarship. This means that scholars can fully focus on their training without worrying about financial burdens.

The scholarship programs are designed specifically for professionals who have a strong desire to enhance their skills and abilities. These scholarships offer unique opportunities for individuals to grow and develop. There are three main scholarships available: the MENA Scholarship Programme, which focuses on fostering societal development in the Middle East and North Africa region, the Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP), which aims to contribute to sustainable and inclusive development by empowering individuals, groups, and organizations, and finally, the Shiraka Training Programme (STP), which is dedicated to supporting societal development in the MENA region. Each program has its own distinct goals, but all share the common purpose of enabling professionals to make a positive impact in their respective societies.

Scholarship Summary:

Scholarship Sponsor(s): The Hague Academy

Host Institution(s): The Hague Academy for Local Governance

Scholarship Worth: Not specified

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: Not specified

Nationality: MENA Countries

Requirements and eligibility criteria for Orange Knowledge and MENA Scholarship Programme 2023

MENA Scholarship Programme:

National of Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, or Tunisia.
Age 45 or younger on the application deadline (plus two weeks).
Not employed by an organization with staff development resources.
Minimum of two years of work experience.
Proficient in English.
Written support from the employer for program participation and Back Home Action Plan.
Working in a priority area aligned with the program’s thematic approach.

Orange Knowledge Scholarship:

National of Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Vietnam, or Yemen.
Not employed by an organization with staff development resources.
Minimum of two years of work experience.
Proficient in English.
Written support from the employer for program participation and Back Home Action Plan.
Working in a priority area aligned with the country focus in your country.

Shiraka Training Programme:

National of Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestinian Territories, or Tunisia.
Employed as a civil servant.
Between five and ten years of relevant work experience.

Application Procedure for Orange Knowledge and MENA Scholarship Programme 2023 (How to apply);

Interested applicant who wants to apply for Orange Knowledge and MENA Scholarship Programme 2023, should follow these steps:

MENA Scholarship Programme:

Complete the online application for the MENA Scholarship by the application deadline.
Ensure you have all the required documents ready to submit along with your application.

Orange Knowledge Scholarship:

Fill out the online application for the Orange Knowledge Scholarship within the given timeframe.
Gather all the necessary documents that are required to be submitted along with your application.

Shiraka Training Programme:

Access the online application portal for the Shiraka Training Programme.
Fill in the application form and provide the requested information.
Make sure you have the required documents ready to upload as part of your application.
Remember to submit your applications before the specified deadline and ensure that you include all the necessary documents as stated in the application guidelines.

Application Deadline: 22 August 2023

For more information visit the official website