Applications
for MBA scholarships are now open with Business School Netherlands (BSN),
fully-funded through the Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP).
for MBA scholarships are now open with Business School Netherlands (BSN),
fully-funded through the Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP).
Applicants
living and working in one of the 51 NFP countries are invited to apply with
Business School Netherlands (BSN) by 22 July 2016 to facilitate timeous
application for funding with EP-Nuffic by the 2 August 2016 deadline.
living and working in one of the 51 NFP countries are invited to apply with
Business School Netherlands (BSN) by 22 July 2016 to facilitate timeous
application for funding with EP-Nuffic by the 2 August 2016 deadline.
Approximately
1000 courses (Masters and Short
1000 courses (Masters and Short
Courses) are offered each year through the NFP
scholarship whereby 20,000 applications are received. 7,000 nominations are
processed and then assessed by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the
Dutch embassies, rounding up a final 2,000 candidates who are selected from the
various Dutch institutions, BSN being one of the chosen institutes. In doing
so, skilled managers and senior professional in the 51 NFP countries are
enabled to drive change and improvement in their countries.
Call
for applications in the Food Security industry
Business
School Netherlands (BSN), the Action Learning business school, is now open for
applicants wanting to study an International MBA with a focus on food security.
Eligible applicants living in one of the 51 NFP countries and working in
Government, Semi-Government, small-medium organisations and local community
NGO’s are invited to apply for the International Action Learning MBA with a
Major in Food Security programme until 22 July 2016.
for applications in the Food Security industry
Business
School Netherlands (BSN), the Action Learning business school, is now open for
applicants wanting to study an International MBA with a focus on food security.
Eligible applicants living in one of the 51 NFP countries and working in
Government, Semi-Government, small-medium organisations and local community
NGO’s are invited to apply for the International Action Learning MBA with a
Major in Food Security programme until 22 July 2016.
This
English part-time, blended learning MBA programme, allows for a very practical
approach to educating business leaders of the future. The International
Action Learning MBAis designed for working professionals in the food
security/agriculture/farming sectors who are interested in finding solutions to
current management issues within their own organisations whilst achieving
personal enrichment and great ROI.
English part-time, blended learning MBA programme, allows for a very practical
approach to educating business leaders of the future. The International
Action Learning MBAis designed for working professionals in the food
security/agriculture/farming sectors who are interested in finding solutions to
current management issues within their own organisations whilst achieving
personal enrichment and great ROI.
Eligible
applicants: Applicants
will first need to make application with BSN for the International Action
Learning MBA with a Major in Food Security and ensure that they meet all the
entry requirements of this programme. Priority focus is given toapplicants who
live and work in SubSaharan Africa, work within the food
security/agriculture/farming sectors as well as female applicants.
applicants: Applicants
will first need to make application with BSN for the International Action
Learning MBA with a Major in Food Security and ensure that they meet all the
entry requirements of this programme. Priority focus is given toapplicants who
live and work in SubSaharan Africa, work within the food
security/agriculture/farming sectors as well as female applicants.
The
NFP is initiated and fully funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs from
the budget for development cooperation. Business School Netherlands is proud to
be one of the Dutch institutions offering NFP-qualified courses to managers and
trainee managers who arelooking to tackle the food security issues within in
their country.
NFP is initiated and fully funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs from
the budget for development cooperation. Business School Netherlands is proud to
be one of the Dutch institutions offering NFP-qualified courses to managers and
trainee managers who arelooking to tackle the food security issues within in
their country.
MBA
Scholarship
Scholarship
The
funding for this MBA Scholarship, better known as the Netherlands Fellowship
Programme (NFP), is made available through Nuffic the Governmental body
responsible for the promotion of the Dutch Higher Education system worldwide.
funding for this MBA Scholarship, better known as the Netherlands Fellowship
Programme (NFP), is made available through Nuffic the Governmental body
responsible for the promotion of the Dutch Higher Education system worldwide.
NFP
is a full (100%) MBA Scholarship programme designed to foster institutional
development within certain parts of the world. Applicants to certain academic
and short courses of Dutch higher education institutions apply for the
fellowship to cover the cost of tuition fees, accommodation and international
travel for study.
is a full (100%) MBA Scholarship programme designed to foster institutional
development within certain parts of the world. Applicants to certain academic
and short courses of Dutch higher education institutions apply for the
fellowship to cover the cost of tuition fees, accommodation and international
travel for study.
The
eligible countries
Currently International MBA candidates from within the following countries are
eligible to apply for funding through the Dutch Embassy or
Consulate within their country.
eligible countries
Currently International MBA candidates from within the following countries are
eligible to apply for funding through the Dutch Embassy or
Consulate within their country.
Who
can apply?
can apply?
- Mid-career
professionals in employment - Only
the individual applicant can apply for funding - The
training must occur within the context of the organisation with which the
applicant works - The
training must be seen to help the organisation in its development
strategies - Employer
support is essential
Target
group
While fellowships are awarded to individuals, the need for training must occur
within the context of the organization for which an applicant works. The
training must help the organization to develop its capacity. This means that
applicants must be nominated by their employers. In fact, an application
without the support of an employer will not be considered.
group
While fellowships are awarded to individuals, the need for training must occur
within the context of the organization for which an applicant works. The
training must help the organization to develop its capacity. This means that
applicants must be nominated by their employers. In fact, an application
without the support of an employer will not be considered.
Priorities
Half of the available funding from the NFP budget should be spent on
fellowships for female candidates and for candidates from sub-Saharan Africa.
Apart from this priority is given to candidates from deprived groups and/or
from marginalized regions.
Half of the available funding from the NFP budget should be spent on
fellowships for female candidates and for candidates from sub-Saharan Africa.
Apart from this priority is given to candidates from deprived groups and/or
from marginalized regions.
Additionally,
the overall objective is to spend 35% of the budget on grants and study
programmes in food security and private sector development.
the overall objective is to spend 35% of the budget on grants and study
programmes in food security and private sector development.
How
to apply?
to apply?
To
be eligible for an NFP fellowship, candidates need to be admitted to the
International Action Learning MBA programme.
be eligible for an NFP fellowship, candidates need to be admitted to the
International Action Learning MBA programme.
NFP
Application dates for 2016
NFP
Fellowship application for August 2016 is now open.
Application dates for 2016
NFP
Fellowship application for August 2016 is now open.
How
to apply for a NFP Scholarship:
to apply for a NFP Scholarship:
- Ensure
you meet the admission criteria for the International MBA Programme - Ensure
you meet the entrance criteria for the NFP Scholarship - Submit
your application to the Admissions Team before 15 July 2016.
For
non-English speakers a TOEFL or IELTS language test is
required. The minimum pass mark for TOEFL is 550 (paper); 213 (computer)
or 80 (internet) and IELTS 6.0. Exemptions can be considered should
your mother tongue be English and you have successfully completed your
degree in English.
non-English speakers a TOEFL or IELTS language test is
required. The minimum pass mark for TOEFL is 550 (paper); 213 (computer)
or 80 (internet) and IELTS 6.0. Exemptions can be considered should
your mother tongue be English and you have successfully completed your
degree in English.
Prior
to the application to EP-Nuffic (NFP), the applicant should first be accepted,
and therefore comply with the requirements set by Business School Netherlands
for the International Action Learning MBA.
You can apply for the Netherlands Fellowship Programme by requesting the
International MBA Brochure. Please ensure that you meet the admission criteria
prior to applying for the programme.
to the application to EP-Nuffic (NFP), the applicant should first be accepted,
and therefore comply with the requirements set by Business School Netherlands
for the International Action Learning MBA.
You can apply for the Netherlands Fellowship Programme by requesting the
International MBA Brochure. Please ensure that you meet the admission criteria
prior to applying for the programme.
Apply here
