Scholarship Overview
The 2025 United Nations University Management Scholarship offers an incredible opportunity for government officials working in migration management to enhance their skills and knowledge through the Migration Management Diploma Programme (MMDP). This comprehensive, full-time, three-month program, hosted in the Netherlands, is designed to build capacity in migration management and is fully funded, covering all associated costs, including travel, accommodation, tuition, and course materials.
Host Country: Netherlands
Study Abroad: Study in Europe
Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Training
Eligible Countries: All Countries
Scholarship Reward: Full Scholarship | Study Costs | Accommodation | Travel Costs
IELTS: Not Required
Application Deadline: October 1, 2024
Key Details
The MMDP is organized by the United Nations University-MERIT in partnership with the European Union (EU) through the Migration Partnership Facility (MPF) of the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD). The program has been running since 2013 and is aimed at government officials from the EU Southern Neighbourhood, Sub-Saharan Africa, Central Asia, and Silk Route countries.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the 2025 Migration Management Diploma Programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Language Proficiency: Fluency in spoken and written English.
- Educational Background: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
- Computer Skills: Proficiency in computer skills necessary to follow an educational program.
- Professional Experience: Applicants must be government officials working in migration or asylum in one of the eligible countries.
- Employer Support: Applicants must provide a letter from their employer confirming continued employment and salary during the program.
Scholarship Benefits
The United Nations University Management Scholarship is merit-based and covers the following:
- Travel Costs: Return travel to the Netherlands.
- Accommodation: Lodging during the program.
- Tuition Fees: Full coverage of tuition.
- Course Materials: All required educational materials.
Program Structure
The Migration Management Diploma Programme is structured around three core courses:
- Migration Management and Protection
- Migration and Development
- Migration Policy
Each course spans four weeks and includes modules such as:
- Introduction to Migration Data
- International Migration Law
- Enhancing Migration for Development
- Labour Migration Management
- Diaspora Engagement
- Policy Coherence and Global Migration Governance
- Migration Scenario Building
The program uses a mix of lectures, interactive sessions, hands-on practical exercises, and the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method.
Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates should follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the Scholarship Webpage: Click the button below to access the application portal.
- Submit Application: Complete the online application form and submit all required supporting documents.
- Review Brochure: For more detailed information about the program and eligibility criteria, refer to the brochure available on the webpage.
Application Deadline: October 1, 2024, at 23:59 CET
Notification of Selection: End of October 2024
