Shiraka Training Programme 2027: Local Governance
The Hague Academy for Local Governance / Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands
Quick Facts
A word from Eli, founder of Rise Africa Scholars
MSc Information Security — Unicaf Scholar
While you wait for a fully funded opportunity, don’t put your education on hold. I completed my MSc through Unicaf — studying online from Nairobi while working full-time. The tuition discount made it genuinely affordable, and the degree is from an accredited UK university.
If you’re serious about advancing your career now, I’d encourage you to explore it. I only recommend what I’ve used myself.
About This Scholarship
The Shiraka Training Programme offers mid-career government professionals from selected MENA countries specialized training in local governance and public service delivery. The programme combines online learning modules with a week-long in-person training component in the Netherlands.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Full tuition fees covered
- International travel costs covered for OECD-DAC list countries
- Lodging and accommodation
- Visa costs
- Insurance coverage
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be a citizen and government professional/civil servant in Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestinian Territories, Syria, Tunisia, or Yemen.
- 2 Must have between 5 to 10 years of relevant work experience in the field of local governance.
- 3 Must not have previously participated in another Shiraka training programme.
- 4 Must have at least an intermediate level of English proficiency.