The Lutfia Rabbani Foundation and the Maastricht School of Management are proud to announce a collaborative initiative aimed at expanding professional development and educational opportunities across the Arab region. Through this collaboration, a limited number of full scholarships are available for eligible applicants to attend selected online short courses offered by Maastricht School of Management starting in October 2026.
This partnership reflects the shared commitment of both organizations to capacity building, innovation, cross-cultural exchange, and leadership development across the region.
Eligible Short Courses
Applicants may apply for a scholarship covering one of the following online programs at Maastricht School of Management:
AI for Executives: 5 October – 6 November 2026
Project Management: 5 October – 27 November 2026 (Online Class-based only)
Project Proposal Design: 20 October – 19 December 2026
Applied Research Methods: 2 November 2026 – 10 February 2027
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply, applicants must be nationals of one of the following countries:
Eligible 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 below eligibility criteria:
- Applicants must provide a personal resume or CV, demonstrating a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience obtained after a bachelor’s degree.
- Applicants should be able to demonstrate academic and professional proficiency at a bachelor’s degree level.
- Candidates must have an adequate level of spoken and written English (C1 or C2 level) to be able to actively participate in the program.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit their application directly to Maastricht School of Management through the relevant course application portal on the Maastricht School of Management website.
Eligible candidates will be contacted by the Maastricht School of Management during the selection process for any additional documentation required, including a motivation letter.
Application Deadline: September 20, 2026.
For further inquiries regarding course details, admission requirements, or the application process, please contact yasmina@rabbanifoundation.org or Ellis Lebens via msm-executiveprogrammes@maastrichtuniversity.nl
To learn more about scholarships offered by the Lutfia Rabbani Foundation, click here.
To learn more about the short executive programs offered by the Maastricht School of Management, click here.
