RFAs: Mahmoud S. Rabbani Scholarship Program

The goal of this scholarship, besides fostering interaction between Arab and European students, is to provide the means for students seeking to broaden their own horizons. In keeping with the foundation’s mission, all areas of study are eligible for the grant, and primary requirements are that applicants must have a firm grasp of English, or the language their program will be in. The scholarship is designed for dynamic students with an interest in fostering the formation of ties between these two regions.

Moreover, the MSR scholarship is strengthened by a mentoring programme that offers the scholarship recipient guidance on a personal and professional level and also provides access to the Foundation’s extensive and diverse network and platforms.

Funding Information

• The maximum amount of an MSR scholarship is €15,000.

Eligible Countries

• Candidates must be nationals of any of the following countries:
  • Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, or Yemen. Applications coming from the Netherlands should be by Dutch nationals.

Eligibility Criteria

• The scholarship is open to Arab students who have received an official acceptance letter for a Master’s or a Ph.D programme in the Netherlands and to Dutch students who have received an official acceptance letter for a Master’s or a Ph.D programme in the Arab World.
• The candidate should have a good knowledge of English and/or of the language of study if that is not English is necessary.

Evaluation Criteria

• Academic excellence
• Personal growth: Assessing the contribution the proposed field of study would have on the applicant’s continued academic and professional development and/or its potential for impact in the local context
• Strong motivation in line with the ideals of the Lutfia Rabbani Foundation’s goal of promoting Euro-Arab dialogue and understanding
• Financial need

Application Requirements

• Necessary documents are:
  • Motivation and purpose statement (in English and a maximum of two pages);
  • Curriculum Vitae (in English);
  • Copy of passport in colour;
  • Copies of degrees or diplomas with academic transcripts (with English translation)
  • Two signed references from either academic or professional referees (in English);
  • Letter of acceptance from Host University in the Netherlands;
  • An official course description of the programme offered by the Host University.

For more information, visit Lutfia Rabbani Foundation.