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KIT Institute (Royal Tropical Institute) · Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (collaboration pour le MSc avec KIT)

JJ/WBGSP scholarship at KIT (Amsterdam), master

Deadline
54 days left
Funding
Fully funded
Level
Master’s
Country
Netherlands
Language
English

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This is a master’s scholarship for the « Health Systems and Policy » specialization at KIT and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, intended for professionals from JJ/WBGSP-eligible countries. It covers tuition, a monthly subsistence allowance, travel, and health insurance, for the duration of the program or two years, whichever is shorter. Applications go first through KIT’s pre-selection process, then through the JJ/WBGSP process, with prior academic admission required.

Verified on 25 October 2026

This master's program in public health at KIT is for professionals from developing countries: the scholarship covers tuition, a subsistence allowance, travel, and health insurance, with a pre-selection process open until January 4, 2027. Applications close on 4 January 2027, that is in 54 days.

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How to apply

Before preparing your application, check the blocking conditions.

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Professional experience

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

  • Diplôme requis : Détention d'un baccalauréat (ou équivalent universitaire) obtenu au moins 3 ans avant la date limite de candidature

  • Inscription préalable à la pré-sélection KIT

    “If you are interested in applying for a JJ/WBGS scholarship ... then please register in the form below for this pre-selection process.”

  • Spécialisation requise

    “only the specialisaton track Health Systems and Policy is eligible for this scholarship”

  • Admission académique KIT requise

    “Only applicants with academic admission from KIT can apply for this scholarship.”

Watch points

  • Double condition d'admission et d'éligibilité JJ/WBGSP

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

  • Dates limites distinctes

    “This form will be closed Monday, 4 January 2027, 08:00 Dutch local time. The JJ/WBGS scholarship registration link will close 26 February 2027, 12:00 EST.”

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading

The key word here is « pre-selection »: the real bottleneck is not only the final scholarship, but getting through KIT’s internal step before the JJ/WBGSP link. The right move is to secure the unconditional admission letter, the two professional recommendations, and the proof of paid employment first, because those are the pieces that can make the file fail if they are missing. Then make sure your paid work is described as development-related, not just as generally useful experience. Submit the KIT form without delay, and keep the rest of the file ready to move into the next phase.

Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.

Deadlines

Deadline: Open2027-2028

Clôture du formulaire de pré-sélection KIT, heure locale néerlandaise

What is actually funded

  • TuitionTuition for the graduate program is covered by the JJ/WBGSP scholarship
  • Living allowanceA monthly subsistence allowance to cover living expenses; amount varies by host country
  • TravelEconomy class air travel between home country and host university and a US $600 travel allowance for each trip
  • Health insuranceCost of basic medical insurance obtained through the university
  • DuréeLa bourse couvre la durée du programme ou deux ans, selon la moindre des deux

Not covered: Visa fees · Personnes à charge

Countries covered

Eligible applicants are nationals of JJ/WBGSP-eligible countries who have academic admission from KIT and are in paid full-time development-related employment. Only the « Health Systems and Policy » specialization is eligible. Applicants must also hold a first degree earned at least 3 years before the deadline, have 3 years of paid development-related employment since that degree, and not hold dual citizenship with any developed country.

Application pathway

A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.

  1. Check the conditions

    Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.

  2. Prepare the documents

    Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.

  3. Submit on the official site

    Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.

  4. Track the cycle

    Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.

Documents to prepare or confirm

This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.

  • Lettre d'admission non conditionnelle (sauf financement)La lettre d'admission doit être uploadée avant de soumettre la candidature JJ/WBGSP
  • Deux lettres de recommandation professionnellesDeux recommandations professionnelles soumises en ligne
  • Documents prouvant les années d'emploi rémunéréDocumentation that proves the applicant meets the eligibility requirement with regard to the number of years of recent development-related work

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What we verified

Each statement below was checked against the official source on the date shown.

  • La liste officielle des pays éligibles JJ/WBGSP pour 2027 est fournie par la World Bank à l'URL citée

    Method: Recoupement entre la page KIT et la page World Bank 'Countries Eligible for the JJWBGSP Scholarship in 2027' fournie en lien · 25 October 2026

  • KIT gère une pré-sélection et fixe une date limite interne (4 janvier 2027) distincte de la date de clôture JJ/WBGSP

    Method: Lecture de la page KIT mentionnant la clôture du formulaire de pré-sélection et de la page JJ/WBGSP indiquant la fermeture de la fenêtre d'application · 25 October 2026

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Master's cohort

Prepare three master's applications with a group

The deadline for this scholarship is 4 January 2027. Master's cohort: 6 live sessions of 90 minutes and 2 individual feedback sessions of 20 minutes. You prepare three applications and submit them yourself.

Apply to the cohort80,000 FCFA (about €122). 15 places, applications until 29 November, first session on 5 December.

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See also: Master's scholarships for African students · Fully funded scholarships for African candidates

These briefs are drawn from official sources on the date shown. Programmes change their rules without notice: always check the provider’s own site before applying.

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