Apply for the MENA Scholarship Programme to enhance your professional skills with specialized training and contribute to societal development in the Middle East and North Africa. Apply below:
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is deadline is 6 May 2025.
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Tell me about the award:
The MENA Scholarship Programme aims to contribute to the societal development of the participating countries in the Middle East and North Africa region. It also seeks to build capacity within organizations by enabling employees to participate in short courses in various fields of study.
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Which fields of study are eligible?
The following fields are eligible:
2025:
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption
- Local Economic Development
- Multilevel Water Governance
- Gender Responsive Governance
- Fiscal Decentralisation and Local Finance
- Digital Transformation in the Public Sector
2026:
- Local Security and Peacebuilding
- Citizen Participation and Inclusive Governance
- Inclusive Service Delivery and WASH
- Urban Governance: Resilient and Smart Cities
- Local Climate Response
- Migration and Local Authorities
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What type of opportunity is this?
Scholarships
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Who can apply?
To be eligible for the MENA Scholarship Programme, applicants must:
- Be a professional working in one of the eligible countries: Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, and Tunisia.
- Be 45 years old or younger on the application deadline (6 May 2025).
- Have at least two years of work experience.
- Not be employed by organizations with their own staff development programs (e.g., international development organizations or private companies).
- Be fluent in English (all courses are conducted in English).
- Have written support from the employer for participation and commitment to implement the Back Home Action Plan after the course.
How are applicants selected?
Applicants will be selected based on their qualifications, work experience, alignment with the thematic focus areas of the MENA Scholarship Programme, and the commitment demonstrated through their employer’s support and the Back Home Action Plan.
Which countries can apply?
The following countries are eligible: Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, and Tunisia.
Where will this opportunity take place?
The Hague Academy, Netherlands.
How many spots are available?
Not specified
What are the benefits?
- The MENA Scholarship Programme covers tuition and course-related expenses for eligible professionals.
- It provides an opportunity to enhance professional skills through specialized training in various fields of study.
- The program offers a chance to contribute to societal development and build capacity within organizations.
- The scholarship enables professionals to gain practical knowledge that can be implemented in their home countries.
- It allows professionals to engage with experts and peers from diverse backgrounds, expanding their network.
- The scholarship facilitates career advancement by improving knowledge in governance and public administration.
How long does this opportunity last?
Duration of study
How can you apply?
Visit the official scholarship webpage.
