Orange Knowledge Programme

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Update 26 January 2024:

For years, the Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) from the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, managed by Nuffic, has been a very important programme for advancing the capacity, knowledge, and quality of individuals and institutions in higher and vocational education.

The OKP programme has supported a large number of health professionals from low income countries to study a Master of Public Health or short courses with an Orange Knowledge scholarship, giving them the knowledge and skills to contribute on improving health in their communities and worldwide.

We want to inform you that, after its official conclusion last year, the Orange Knowledge Programme experienced extensions, providing additional opportunities for many individuals. However, we must share the regrettable news that we just learned that there will be no extension for the academic year 2024-2025 or additional application rounds for short courses in 2024.

The Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs is currently in the process of exploring options to establish a new program from 2025 onwards. While specific details are not yet available, it is anticipated that the new programme may differ significantly in terms of eligible countries, courses, and other aspects.

We understand that this news may pose challenges for many of you who were considering applying for the OKP scholarship and awaiting further information.

In the interim, as we await updates on future programmes, we advise you to explore alternative funding opportunities. Our scholarship page may be a starting point for exploring other funding options for your studies.

At KIT we are committed to advocating for the continuation of impactful programmes like the Orange Knowledge Programme. We will emphasize the significance of these initiatives and their role in creating leaders who bring about positive transformations in the health sector worldwide. We are hopeful that a new scholarship programme will be created and will inform you on our website as soon as we know more.
In addition to this KIT will also scale up it’s own fundraising efforts to be able to give out scholarships from KIT Fund.

Thank you for your understanding and resilience during this transitional period.