MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP) Short Courses in the Netherlands
by Nuffic (funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Shiraka programme)
What it covers
Fully-funded short course (2 to 13 weeks) in the Netherlands. Courses are offered in English or French.
Who can apply
Working professionals up to and including 45 years old, living and working in one of the participating MENA countries. Syrians can apply if they live and work in one of the other listed countries. Sudan is not part of the 2025 application rounds. Applicants must fit their country's priority themes, and only a limited number of scholarships are awarded.
The MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP) pays for a short course in the Netherlands. Nuffic manages it, and the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs funds it as part of the Shiraka programme. It is for working professionals who live and work in a participating country in the Middle East and North Africa.
What you get
- A fully-funded short course in the Netherlands.
- Courses last from 2 to 13 weeks.
- Courses are taught in English or French.
Who can apply
- You must be a working professional aged 45 or younger (up to and including 45).
- You must live and work in one of the participating MENA countries. The official page lists them.
- Syrians can apply if they live and work in one of the other listed countries.
- Sudan is not part of the 2025 application rounds.
- Your profile must fit the priority themes of your country. If it does not, you are not eligible.
- Only a limited number of scholarships are awarded.
How to apply
- Select your country on the official page. Read its eligibility, process and themes.
- Choose a short course offered for your country.
- Apply through the Dutch institution that offers the course. Requirements can differ between institutions.
Key dates
- Deadline: not listed on the main page. It may differ by country and course.
- Opening date: not listed.
- Next round: not announced yet. Check the official page and your country’s page.
- Ask the Dutch institution offering your course for its exact deadline.
Before you apply
- Read the full rules on your country’s page before you choose a course.
- Check the themes for your country and make sure your work fits them.
- Prepare your documents early. Each institution may ask for different ones.
- Confirm the deadline and its time zone with the institution.
StudyFree is independent. Nuffic decides who receives a scholarship. Find the full details on the official MSP page.
StudyFree is independent and not the provider of this opportunity. Rules, amounts and deadlines are set by Nuffic (funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Shiraka programme) and can change: always confirm on the official page before you apply.