Does the Foundation assist with visas, travel arrangements or passport issues?
The Foundation does not arrange visas, transport or travel documents. We recommend contacting your university, host institution or the relevant authorities for guidance. Applicants are responsible for meeting the necessary travel and immigration requirements.

Can the Foundation help me find accommodation in the Netherlands?
Unfortunately we are unable to arrange accommodation. We recommend contacting your university’s housing office or international student serves as early as possible. You may also explore providers such as Kamernet, Xior, The Social Hub, The FIZZ and Student Experience. Please verify availability, costs and rental conditions independently.

Who can I contact if my question is not answered here?
For scholarship application questions please contact scholarships@rabbanifoundation.org.

Can I apply with a conditional university acceptance letter?
Yes. A conditional acceptance letter is accepted. Please explain any outstanding admission requirements in your motivation statement.

Can I apply if I have not yet completed my Bachelor’s degree?
Yes. If you expect to graduate during the current academic year, please provide an official statement from your university confirming your expected graduation, together with your academic transcripts.

Can my referees send their reference letters directly to the Foundation?
Yes. Please inform us in advance if your referees wish to send their signed letters directly to scholarships@rabbanifoundation.org

Can I apply for both the MSR Scholarship and a Partner Scholarship?
Yes. If you have been accepted into an eligible programme at a partner institution and into another eligible university programme, you may submit separate applications through the relevant portals. Each application will be considered according to its own selection criteria.

Can I apply if I already receive funding from another scholarship or organisation?
Yes. We encourage applicants to explore different funding opportunities. Please disclose any additional funding in your application and budget, including the amount and source. If you receive additional funding after submitting your application, please inform the Foundation.

Can I apply to study outside the Netherlands?
The MSR Scholarship supports eligible Arab students studying in the Netherlands and eligible Dutch students studying in the Arab world. Applications must meet the programme’s nationality, destination and academic requirements.

Can I apply for an online Master’s or PhD programme?
No. The MSR Scholarship supports eligible on campus study programmes. In person academic and cultural exchange is an important part of the Foundation’s mission.

Can the scholarship be extended beyond one academic year?
The scholarship is awarded for one academic year only. You may apply again in a subsequent year; however, a previous award does not guarantee future funding. Every application is assessed independently.

When should I apply to my chosen University?
We strongly recommend applying as early as possible. University admission procedures and deadlines vary, and you will need an acceptance letter in time for the Foundation’s scholarship application deadline of March 31st.

When will I hear about the outcome of my application?
The Selection Committee begins reviewing applications after the March 31st deadline. Applicants can generally expect to receive a decision in mid – May.

Which universities and programmes are eligible for a Partner Scholarship?
Partner scholarships are available only for programmes included in the Foundation’s agreements with participating institutions. Please consult the Partner Scholarships page for the current list of institutions, eligible programmes and funding arrangements.

What if my preferred programme is not listed under the Partner Scholarship?
If your chosen programme is not covered by a Partner Scholarship agreement, you may still be eligible for the MSR scholarship. Please review the MSR eligibility requirements and apply through the appropriate portal.

Can I apply with a conditional acceptance letter?
Yes. A conditional acceptance letter is accepted. Please explain any outstanding admission requirements in your motivation statement.

Can I apply before completing my Bachelor’s degree?
Yes. If you expect to graduate during the current academic year, please provide an official statement from your university confirming your expected graduation, together with your academic transcripts.

Can my referees send their letters directly to the Foundation?
Yes. Please inform us in advance if your referees wish to send their signed letters directly to scholarships@rabbanifoundation.org

Can I combine a Partner scholarship with other funding?
Yes. Please disclose any other scholarships, grants, or financial support you have received or applied for, including the amounts and sources. If your funding circumstances change after applying, please inform us.

When should I apply to my chosen University?
We strongly recommend applying as early as possible. University admission procedures and deadlines vary, and you will need an acceptance letter in time for the Foundation’s scholarship application deadline of March 31st.

When will I receive a decision?
The Selection Committee begins reviewing applications after the March 31st deadline. Applicants can generally expect to receive a decision in mid – May.

Who is eligible to apply for a Travel Grant?
Travel grants are open to nationals of the Netherlands and the following Arab countries:
Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. Applicants must also meet the programme’s travel and activity requirements.

Can I apply if I am not a national of one of the eligible countries?
Unfortunately, no. Eligibility is based on nationality and applications from nationals of countries outside the listed group cannot be considered.

Can I apply for travel to a country outside the eligible destinations?
No. Travel Grants specifically support academic, professional and cultural exchange between the Netherlands and the Arab World. Dutch applicants must travel to an eligible Arab country, and eligible Arab applicants must travel to the Netherlands.

Can I submit my application after the deadline or by email?
Applications must be submitted through the official application portal during the relevant application window. Late applications or submissions by email cannot normally be accepted.

What if I receive an exceptional opportunity after the application deadline?
We understand that some academic and professional opportunities arise unexpectedly. If you have received an exceptional, time sensitive opportunity, please contact us to explain your circumstances. Requests are reviewed individually, although priority remains with applications submitted during the official cycles. An exception cannot be guaranteed.

Can I apply for travel that has already taken place?
No. Travel Grants cannot be awarded retrospectively for completed travel.

Can I combine a Travel Grant with other funding?
Yes. Please include all additional funding in your application and budget, indicating the amount and source of each contribution.

How and when will I receive my grant?
Approved grants are paid in two instalments: 70 % after the signed Terms and Conditions have been received, and the remaining 30 % after completion of the approved travel and submission of the required final report.

What happens if my travel dates, destination or activities change?
Please inform the Foundation immediately if any aspect of your approved travel plan changes. We will review the proposed changes and determine whether they can be accommodated. Changes made without approval may affect your grant and constitute a breach of the Terms and Conditions.

What if I am unable to travel?
Please notify the Foundation as soon as possible. Depending on the circumstances, we will assess whether your grant can be postponed or whether funding already received must be returned.

Do I need to submit a report after travelling?
Yes. Within one month of completing your travel, you must submit a report reflecting on your experience, its outcomes and the contribution it has made to your academic or professional development, together with photographs of your work and activities.

Where do I apply for tine in person Vreede Scholarship?
Applications must be submitted directly through The Hague Academy of International Law’s scholarship application process for its Summer or Winter Courses. You do not need to submit anything to the Lutfia Rabbani Foundation to apply. Please note that scholarship deadlies may be earlier than regular course registration deadlines.

Who is eligible to apply?
The scholarship is intended for law graduates from the eligible Arab countries who hold a Master’s or PhD degree in law and meet the Academy’s admission requirements. Selection is managed by The Hague Academy of International Law.

What does the scholarship cover?
The scholarship covers full tuition fees for the selected course and a contribution of up to 350 euro maximum towards travel costs. Selected recipients must provide valid travel receipts to receive the travel reimbursement.

Can I receive additional funding from the Foundation?
No. The scholarship is limited to the specified tuition fees and travel contribution.

What if I am unable to attend the course?
Please notify both the Foundation and The Hague Academy of International Law immediately. The circumstances will be reviewed to determine the appropriate next steps.

Do I need to submit a report?
Yes. Scholarship recipients must submit a one-page report reflecting on their experience within one month of completing the course.

What is the Vreede Online Scholarship?
The scholarship provides access to The Hague Academy of International Law’s online Summer and Winter courses in public and private international law, allowing eligible students and legal professionals to benefit from international legal education without travelling to The Hague.

Where do I apply?
Applications must be submitted through the Lutfia Rabbani Foundation’s online scholarship portal. Please do not register and pay for the course directly with The Hague Academy before receiving a scholarship decision from the Foundation.

Who is eligible?
The scholarship is open to law students, graduates and legal practitioners from the eligible Arab countries who demonstrate a strong interest in international law and an affinity with the Foundation’s mission.

What does the scholarship cover?
The scholarship covers the full enrolment fee for the selected online course. It does not provide additional financial support.

Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?
Online participants will receive a certificate of enrolment from The Hague Academy, and the certificate is sent by email.

Can I watch lectures after they have been broadcast?
Recordings remain available for five weeks after their initial broadcast and are then removed. Please consult the Academy for any changes to this policy.

When will I receive a scholarship decision?
Applicants will be informed of the Selection Committee’s decision within two weeks after the relevant application deadline.

Do I need to submit a report?
Yes. Recipients must submit a one-page report to the Foundation within one month of completing the course.