The MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP) offers full scholarships to professionals from 10 countries in the Middle East and North Africa to do short courses in the Netherlands.
The main aim of the MSP scholarships is to contribute to a democratic transition in the selected countries. It also aims at building capacity within organisations by enabling employees to take part in short courses in the Netherlands. While the scholarship is awarded to individuals, all candidates must be nominated by their employer to participate. The need for training has to be demonstrated in the context of the applicant's organisation. The training course must help the organisation develop its capacity.
The target group is professionals (with a maximum age of 45 years) who are nationals of -and living and working in one of the selected countries: Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania (new), Morocco, Oman, Sudan (new), Syria* and Tunisia.
* MSP is not currently open to applicants applying from Syria. Applicants with Syrian nationality may apply if they reside and work in one of the other MSP countries on the list.
All candidates who wish to apply for the fellowship need to first apply for the course of their choice.
Green Cities for Eco-efficiency
2-week course
Urban Management Tools for Climate Change
5-week course
Sustainable Local Economic Development
3-week course
Sustainable Urban Development
5-week course
What is the application procedure?
MENA Country Focus Document IHS 2020
Step 2
Check which IHS courses qualify for the current MSP deadline. Note the application deadlines.
Step 3
Please select your preferred IHS course and apply for it. To apply, visit your chosen course page and click on one of the "Apply now" buttons on the page. Keep in mind that preparing your course application may take some time. We advise you to start on it well in time.
Step 4
Once admitted, IHS will invite you via email to apply for the MSP fellowship. Keep a close eye on your email.
Step 5
Receive scholarship outcome & make arrangements for your arrival.
When is the deadline for MSP applicants?
Application 2023:
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IHS Academic course application deadline to apply for admission to the academic course | |
MSP application deadline candidates who are admitted to the academic course can be invited to apply for the MSP fellowship |
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| MSP application selection outcome | December 2023 |
How do I find out more?
Read our educational programmes section if you would like to find out more information about IHS and the courses we provide. You may also find our frequently asked questions page useful.