Scholarship Information
Apply for an iCRA course in 4 steps:
1. Choose the right course for you
Visit our website and explore all the courses we offer so that you can chose one that is right for you. We offer courses for researchers, educators, trainers, agribusiness professionals and leaders.
2. Apply for a course directly to iCRA
Once you have chosen a course you’re motivated to follow, apply for it directly to us at iCRA. You can do this by clicking apply now here or on any course website page. Once you have completed the online form wait to make sure you receive a confirmation email from us.
3. Apply for a scholarship if you are eligible
Although iCRA does not finance scholarships directly, funding is available for you apply for via Nuffic. You can find more information about the two types of scholarships available for iCRA courses, who is eligible and how to apply below.
Make sure to apply before the deadline on March 30th at 16.00 CET.
4. Ask us your questions
If you have questions about our courses or the application procedure visit our FAQ page.
If you have further questions then do not hesitate to send us an email! registration@icra.global

There are two types of scholarships available for iCRA courses: Orange Knowledge Program or the MENA Scholarship Program.
You can find out here if you are eligible and how to apply.
Scholarship applications open on February 8th at 10.00 CET and close on March 30th at 16.00 CET.
Important General Information:
- Gather all the information and documents your scholarship application requires BEFORE you begin the application process. You CANNOT save a draft application to continue or edit later.
- All such documents must be in PDF format and less than 4MB.
- All applicants require a valid passport.
- In the application forms, you can leave the ‘reference/project code’ field empty.
Orange Knowledge Program (OKP)
Useful Links:
- OKP information for applicants – including eligibility criteria.
- Overview of the OKP – including a list of countries eligible.
- OKP Country list – recently updated.
- OKP Country focus document – important for eligibility; applicants working in priority areas qualify for a scholarship.
- Government Authority Statement country overview – only for countries and organisations listed.
- List of documents requires for scholarships.
- OKP Obligations for scholarship holders.
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ICRA General terms & conditions – see section C for courses.
Documents to Upload:
IMPORTANT: use the exact formats provided.
Employer Statement:
- Making Agribusiness Work (English)
- Booster l’Agribusiness (French)
- Making Agribusiness Work EXECUTIVE (English)
- Booster l’Agribusiness pour les Cadres (French)
- Booster l’Education (French)
- Booster l’Education pour les Cadres (French)
- Booster l’Apprentissage (French)
- Making Research Work (English
- OKP-Government Authority Statement format (only for countries and organisations listed).
Are you ready to apply?
MENA Scholarship Program (MSP)
Important MSP Specific Information:
- This application round is only for our courses starting between July and December 2023.
- 45 is the maximum age for applicants.
- MENA Scholarship countries are: Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman and Tunisia.
Useful Links:
- MENA Scholarship – country specific information.
- List of eligible countries.
- Country Focus document MENA Scholarships – Sudan and Mauritius have recently been added.
- Government Authority Statement country overview – only for the countries and organisations listed.
- MSP-Obligations for scholarship holders.
- ICRA General terms & conditions – see section C for courses.
Documents to Upload:
IMPORTANT: use the exact formats provided.
Employer Statement:
- Making Research Work
- OKP-Government Authority Statement format (only for countries and organisations listed)
Are you ready to apply?
Contact
iCRA The Netherlands (HQ)
Lawickse Allee 11, 6701 AN Wageningen
info@icra.global
+31 (0)317 422 938
iCRA France
1101 Avenue Agropolis, BP 5098
34093 MONTPELLIER Cedex 05
icra-montpellier@icra.global
+33 (0)467 61 26 60