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MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP)

Nuffic

Award

Funding for a short course or tailor-made training in the Netherlands

Awards

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Eligible

Professionals working in Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Tunisia (Syria conditionally)

Deadline

See official site

Overview

The MENA Scholarship Programme funds short courses and tailor-made training in the Netherlands for professionals from the Middle East and North Africa. It is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs as part of the Shiraka programme and managed by Nuffic. It is not a degree scholarship: courses run from 2 to 13 weeks.

Eligibility

You must be a working professional aged 45 or younger, from one of the countries the programme covers. Each country has its own page with priority sectors and application details; the Study in NL overview did not state a 2026/2027 deadline when checked in October 2026, so look at your country page.

Benefits

Funding for a short course or tailor-made training in the Netherlands

How to apply

Open your country page on Study in NL, check the priority areas, choose an eligible course and apply as the instructions on that page describe.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP)?

You must be a working professional aged 45 or younger, from one of the countries the programme covers. Each country has its own page with priority sectors and application details; the Study in NL overview did not state a 2026/2027 deadline when checked in October 2026, so look at...

What does the scholarship cover?

Funding for a short course or tailor-made training in the Netherlands

How do I apply?

Open your country page on Study in NL, check the priority areas, choose an eligible course and apply as the instructions on that page describe.

Apply on official site

Official source: https://www.studyinnl.org/finances/mena-scholarship-programme-msp

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