The Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) is a scholarship programme initiated and funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and managed by Nuffic in cooperation with Dutch institutions.
The Orange Knowledge Programme aims to advance the development of the capacity, knowledge and quality of both individuals and institutions in higher and vocational education.
Elibigle programmes for the OKP Scholarship
| Programme | Duration |
| Master Facility and Real Estate Management | 12 months |
| Master in Business Administration (MBA) | 12 months |
| Master in Management (MA) | 12 months |
| Master Innovation Textile Development | 18 months |
| Master in Applied Nanotechnology | 24 months |
| Short Course Risk & Emergency Management (not applicably during the application of the April deadline) | 5 months |
Application procedure
A complete registration and OKP scholarship application consists of three parts:
- An application for an OKP-eligible programme at Saxion
- Several documents that you have to submit
- An application for an OKP fellowship through the online application form in DELTA.
We explain each part further below.
You can find a complete overview of OKP-eligible programmes on our website (select ‘OKP’ as course type). You can apply to one of these programme by completing our online application form.
Please submit your application – the required documents included - before the deadlines as specified below. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
The following documents are required to be able to participate in the OKP selection procedure:
- Photo
- Copy passport
- Curriculum Vitae
- Diploma
- Transcript
- Language proof
- Motivation letter
- Additional intake procedure (applicable for Master in Innovative Textile Development)
In addition to your application at Saxion and the submission of the required documents, you have to apply for an OKP fellowship through the online application form in DELTA, of which you will receive a link after your programme application.
| WHAT | WHEN |
| Application course programme at Saxion | till 17 February 2020 |
| Receiving DELTA application form/link | till 13 March 2020 |
| Submission of the OKP application in DELTA | till 16 March 2020 |
| The result of the nomination* | beginning of April 2020 |
| The final result of the selection | beginning of June 2020 |
*After assessing your application, Saxion will decide whether or not you are nominated for an OKP fellowship.