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Mahmoud S. Rabbani (MSR) Scholarship - Lutfia Rabbani Foundation

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Amount

Up to EUR 15,000 for the academic year

Country

Netherlands

Level

Master's, PhD

Deadline

Deadline not confirmed

About this scholarship

Scholarship is named in honour of the founder of the Lutfia Rabbani Foundation.

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It is intended for Arab students who have been officially accepted into a Master’s or Ph.D programme in the Netherlands or for Dutch students who have been accepted into a Master’s or Ph.D programme in the Arab World. 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. Only applicants with an official acceptance letter will be considered for this scholarship. Get inspired by some of the scholars “I am motivated by the belief that Arabs and Europeans still have much to learn from each other, and that once they have come to a genuine understanding they will find that there is room i

Who can apply

  • Only for citizens of: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, 15 more 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.

Official page, read Oct 15, 2026

Requirements

  • For Arab students officially accepted into a Master's or PhD programme in the Netherlands (or Dutch students accepted in the Arab world). Nationals of Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates or Yemen. Only applicants with an official acceptance letter are considered; the maximum award is EUR 15,000 for the academic year.

What it takes to get there

Residence permit for study

  • Proof of funds: €1,131 per month, for 12 months.official source

    This award does not say it covers living costs, so plan to show this amount yourself. The official page says a scholarship or sponsor letter can count as proof.

  • Application fee: €254.official source
  • A post-study work visa exists for graduates.official source

Visa facts checked on the official pages on 2026-09-27. Rules change; confirm on the official page before you pay or book.

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