What alternatives I have to fund my iCRA course?
We know that paying for a course can be a challenge. Here are some tips to help you out:
- Ask your employer to sponsor you: Explain how the skills you’ll gain will benefit your work and lead to better results.
- Invest in your career with your savings: It’s a great way to boost your future prospects.
- Look for scholarships: Sometimes scholarships are available, though they may have specific conditions. Check Dutch scholarship options here. Of course it is also possible to fund your course by other scholarships you might have access to.
- Check with your project leader: If you’re involved in a project with iCRA, there might be funding possibilities through the project budget.
We hope these tips help you find a way to join our course!
Other FAQ related to "Scholarships":
No, iCRA does not offer scholarships. However, NUFFIC, an organisation funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, sometimes offers scholarships. When this happens we often advertise the opportunity. You are of course also welcome to fund your iCRA course via other sources.
The MSP is a scholarship programme funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It offers professionals from specific countries in the Middle East and North Africa scholarships to participate in courses in the Netherlands. Our "Making Agribusiness Work 2026" course is eligible.
Click below to see a list of eligibility criteria.
Currently, the only iCRA course eligible for the MSP scholarship is 'Making Agribusiness Work 2026' taking place from February 1st - April 30th 2026.
Click below to see a full explanation of required documents.
Click below for step-by-step instructions and a link to the application form.
The 2025 MSP round opens on April 1st and closes on May 20th 2025 at 16:00 CET.
Click below to read our top tips.
You must have a valid passport at the time of application. Start the passport application process early to ensure it is ready before the MSP application deadline.
No, you cannot save a draft of your application on the MSP portal. It's important to gather and prepare all necessary documents before starting the online application process.
If you have additional questions, face technical difficulties or have problems with your application feel free to contact Bianca at registration@icra.global.
