Scholarship Application Procedure

Motivation

Prepare the answer to the motivation questions below. Once you start filling out the application form (link at the end of this page), you will be asked to give the answers.

1. What is the issue or problem you want to address in your country?
2. How will this training course enable you to address this issue?
3. How will you address this issue with your position within your organisation?

The answers to the three motivation questions should clearly indicate the link between your organisation and position on the one hand, and (elements of) the Country Focus on the other hand. Be specific and base your answers on factual information. Refrain from copying information from our website. Read the Quality Guidelines to determine which information should be included on each of the questions.

Government Statement

Some countries require applicants to provide a Government statement in support of their application. Find out if you need a government statement:

• Overview Government statements (for OKP)
• Overview Government statements (for MSP) (detailed information available on this link, by clicking on your country)

When required, prepare this in advance as this could take a few weeks. Use one of the following prescribed formats:

• OKP Statement of Government Authority
• MSP Scholarship Statement of Government Authority.

Employer Statement

All applications must be supported by an Employer Statement, and only the prescribed Nuffic format will be accepted as a valid document. This motivation by your employer indicates the relevance of the training to you as an employee, and to the organisation. The information in this document will be assessed by both The Hague Academy and the Dutch Embassy in your country. The Employer Statement should be uploaded as one single PDF and should consist of the following segments (as indicated in the format):

• Declaration by your employer (permission to participate)
• Data about the organisation/candidate, including the indications regarding relevance.
• Plan of activities (with clear goals and deadlines)

Please see the Example employer statement and prepare your document accordingly.

Fill out the application form

• The application form where you will answer your motivation questions and attach the requested documents is available through the application button at the end of this page.
• It is possible to save the form and to continue at a later time. You will receive a login code to re-access your form.