Is Orange Knowledge Programme still open?
No. Nuffic confirms that OKP ended in December 2024.
Will there be another OKP scholarship round?
No new round is currently expected under the ended programme.
What should applicants use instead?
Look at current Dutch university scholarships, the NL Scholarship and other active funding schemes.
Should old OKP deadlines be reused?
No. They are historical.
What did this scholarship historically cover?
These benefits belong to an earlier verified programme cycle and must be reconfirmed if a new call opens.
A former Dutch development scholarship and capacity-building programme that ran from 2017 through the end of 2024.
Other verified benefits
Historical OKP awards supported master's study, short courses and institutional capacity-building projects.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
There are no future OKP benefits because the programme has ended.
Who was historically eligible?
These rules describe an earlier programme cycle. A future call may change eligible countries, fields or admission requirements.
Historical eligibility depended on nationality, employer, priority themes and participating Dutch courses.
Nuffic explicitly states that OKP came to an end in December 2024.
Eligible countries
Historical OKP partner countries.
Language requirements
Host-course requirements applied.
Which documents were historically required?
This is a historical checklist, not a current application checklist.
- Admission/offer letter
- CV or résumé
- Statement of purpose
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- English test certificate
What should you do next?
- Do not use old OKP application rounds.
- Search current Dutch institutional scholarships, NL Scholarship and other active funding routes instead.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Orange Knowledge Programme still available?
No. Nuffic states that the Orange Knowledge Programme ended in December 2024 after seven years of operation.
Can students still apply for an OKP scholarship?
No new OKP scholarship rounds are active. Applicants should use current Dutch university scholarships or other live funding programmes instead.