Scholarship Application Procedure

Instructions

Read through all the instructions before starting your application form, as valuable information is provided. Good luck!

1. Check your eligibility

• Are you eligible for an Orange Knowledge Scholarship (OKP)?
• Are you eligible for a MENA Scholarship (MSP)?

2. Prepare the answers to the motivation questions

In the application form, you will have to answer three questions:

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.

3. Prepare an employer Statement

All applications must be supported by an Employer Statement. An employer statement is a format where your employer supports and motivates your participation in the course. This document has to be written by your employer, where they indicate the relevance of the training for you as an employee and for the organisation.

Only the prescribed Nuffic format will be accepted as a valid document.

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 (supporting your participation).
• Data about the organisation/candidate, including the indications regarding relevance.
• Plan of activities, with clear SMART (Specific, Measurable, Assignable, Realistic and Time-Related) goals and deadlines.

Please note that the first page must have the original stamp of the organisation and the original signature of your employer. The document must also be printed on the letterhead of your organisation.

See the Example employer statement and prepare your document accordingly.

4. Prepare a government statement (not applicable to everyone)

Some countries require applicants to provide a Government statement for their application to be valid. 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.

5. Prepare a copy of your passport

For your application to be valid, you must hold a passport valid for at least four weeks after the application deadline. Prepare a clear copy in colours of the personal data page. 

6. Fill out the application form

• 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.
• Once submitted, your application will be assessed on eligibility and relevance.
• Once the deadline has passed, the application form will no longer be available.