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Finding funding is one of the main problems faced by students wanting to study at KIT.
The arrangement of financial support to cover all study costs is the responsibility of the applicant. Please note that KIT does not offer financial support or fellowships.
Below are a few suggestions which may be useful.

Explore different options and apply early
It is important to explore different options and apply to as many different scholarship agencies as possible. Most agencies offer just a few scholarships each year, so applying to several will improve your chances of receiving a scholarship. Finding a scholarship requires motivation, time and inventiveness in terms of which organizations you approach. It is very important that you start applying to funding bodies well in advance, as this is a lengthy process.

Be creative.
Many options are not listed anywhere but are worth investigating: governments, universities and employers, among others.

For your convenience we have listed below a number of funding agencies that might be prepared to sponsor candidates needing financial support.

Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP)
 

Bilateral Development Agencies

To identify unilateral or bilateral donor agencies which might support your studies, we suggest you contact embassies with a donor presence in your own country. Below you will find a number of agencies:

  • United Kingdom Department for International Development (DFID)
  • Danish International Development Aid (DANIDA)
  • Norwegian Agency for International Development (NORAD)
  • Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA)

Grantfinder

Grantfinder helps international students find scholarships for study in the Netherlands. This new search engine is aimed at international students and research staff who are looking for sources of funding for their studies in the Netherlands.

Ford Foundation

In 2000, the Ford Foundation launched the International Fellowships Program (IFP) which provides support for up to three years of formal graduate-level study leading to a master's or doctoral degree. Fellows are selected from countries in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Russia, where the Ford Foundation maintains active overseas programs. U.S. nationals are not eligible, although Fellows may study in the United States.

The Ford Foundation also offers a limited number of grants for research and training. Support for individuals is generally provided through grants to universities and other organizations, which are responsible for the selection of recipients. The foundation does not award undergraduate scholarships.

EU Fellowships for candidates from ACP countries

Candidates from African, Caribbean and Pacific countries associated with the European Union through the Lomé Agreement can apply for fellowships from the European Development Fund. Information and application forms can be obtained from the EU diplomatic representative in the candidate's country. If they are unable to provide information, contact:

The European Commission
200 Rue de la Loi
B-1049 Brussels
Belgium

EU fellowships for candidates from Latin America

The Alban Programme provides fellowships for professionals and future decision-makers from Latin American countries to study in Europe. It covers postgraduate study (master's and doctoral studies) as well as higher training for professionals in institutions or centres in the European Union. Fellowships are awarded for study periods ranging from 6 months to 3 years depending on the level and type of training programme being considered. Participant countries are the Member States of the European Union and the following 18 countries of Latin America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.

EU fellowships for master's level study: Erasmus Mundus

The Erasmus Mundus Programme supports students and visiting scholars from around the world to engage in postgraduate study at European universities. The Erasmus Mundus Programme is a European co-operation and mobility programme in the field of higher education.

‘Third countries’ are those countries which are not European Union (EU) Member States, EEA-EFTA countries (Iceland, Leichtenstein, and Norway), or EU applicant countries (presently Turkey, Bulgaria, and Romania).

Erasmus Mundus scholarships for MIH students

Third countries

At KIT, candidates for the Master in International Health (MIH) Programme are particularly encouraged to apply for Erasmus Mundus scholarships. To be eligible, the candidate must

  • Be a resident of a ‘third country’ as defined above.
  • Not have carried out his or her main activities (studies, work, etc. ) for more than a total of 12 months over the past five years in an EU country nor an EU applicant country.

EU members

Scholarships are available for MIH students from European Union member states who would like to follow modules at partner institutions in Wu Han (China), Khon Kaen (Thailand), Cape Town (South Africa) or the Swiss Tropical Institute (Basel, Switzerland). Participants must be registered in the Master of International Health programme at one of tropEd’s home institutions, such as KIT in Amsterdam.
See: http://erasmusmundus.troped.org/

HIV Research Trust

The HIV Research Trust is a charitable foundation that provides financial support for researchers in resource – poor countries working in the field of HIV infection. The support is in the form of scholarships awarded annually. These are designed for the research worker to travel to another research unit to learn techniques that will be of value when he or she returns. All aspects of research are eligible including clinical care, epidemiology, psychological and societal aspects, basic and applied biology.
The Scholarships, which are usually for a few months duration, cover travel, living expenses and consumables. They are awarded competitively based on a peer-review process. Applications for scholarships are requested annually from early September for approximately seven weeks.
See: http://www.hivresearchtrust.org.uk

Huygens Scholarships Programme

The prestigious HSP Huygens Programme is open to excellent students from all countries of the world. It is aimed at talented students who want to come to the Netherlands in the final phase of their bachelor’s studies or during their master’s studies. 
See: Huygens Scholarships Programme

Jean Monnet Fellowships Programme

The Jean Monnet Fellowships Program is a program of The European Commission (EC) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey (Jean Monnet Joint Committee). The program aims to support Turkey’s efforts towards accession by enhancing its human resources in the relevant disciplines for accession. Nuffic is the Placement Agency for Turkish masters and PhD-students in The Netherlands and Belgium.The program is meant for Turkish young professionals in the public and private sector and university students who will receive fellowship for up to a maximum of 12 months at postgraduate level in one of the Member States of the European Union.
More information: www.jeanmonnet.org.tr

Libertas Support Fund

The aim of the Libertas Support Fund is to assist politically engaged students who for political reasons have been prevented from studying in their countries of origin to continue their studies in the Netherlands.

Nuffic

Nuffic is the Netherlands' organization for international cooperation in higher education. It promotes Dutch educational institutions abroad and provides up-to-date information about Dutch higher education, including scholarship information.

Netherlands Education Support Offices (NESO)

Netherlands Education Support Offices (NESOs) are the overseas representative offices of Nuffic. Their main tasks are the generic promotion of Dutch higher education and the enhancement of cooperation between higher education institutions in the Netherlands and institutions in the NESO regions. The NESO offices provide information about scholarships and grants for study in the Netherlands. Please contact for more detailed information:

Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme  

The JJ/WBGS programme is solely sponsored by Japan. The programme awards scholarships to individuals from World Bank member countries to undertake graduate studies at universities renowned for their development research and teaching. It is vehicle for knowledge sharing and capacity buidling in the developing world.             

Rotary Foundation

The Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships Programme is the world's largest privately funded international scholarships programme. The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships programme is to promote international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries. The programme sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies.    

STuNed Scholarship Programme (Indonesia)

Participants from Indonesia may apply for Studeren in Nederland or StuNed scholarships. This scholarship programme aims to contribute to the development of Indonesia through strengthening the human resources of Indonesian organizations. Each year some 200 full scholarships are offered for professionals to follow master's programmes, short courses or tailor-made training. Graduates commit themselves to return to Indonesia immediately after graduation and to be actively involved in the development of their organization and the country in general. 

UNESCO Study Abroad

Prospective students may wish to consult Study Abroad, UNESCO's international guide to higher-education study opportunities and training. Information on scholarships and financial assistance is  provided, as well as details on living expenses in various countries.  

UNESCO - L'Oréal, For Women in Science

The L'Oréal National Fellowship with the support of the UNESCO National Commissions is granted is granted annually for female researchers in the field of life sciences

World Bank

The World Bank Scholarship Program and the Fellowships Program are for mid-career professionals undertaking graduate studies in development-related fields.

Fellowship information

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Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP)

NFP fellowships are available for a limited number of students in the ICHD/MPH and selected short courses.

Information for short course participants

For short course participants: course location, accomodation, visas, insurance requirements.

FAQs about training

Frequently asked questions for course applicants.

WHO Collaborating Centre HRH

As a WHO collaborating centre, KIT conducts research on and advises countries on policy, planning and capacity development for human resource management in health.