Kurdistan Region

Nechirvan Barzani Scholarships 

The NBS Scholarship is established to identify and invest in a number of exceptional young people whose talent, character and commitment to service can shape the future of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and contribute to the wider world.

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12Categories of award
03Study tracks: school, university, international
100%Online application and review
01Annual selection cycle

How to Apply

01Create an account

Register with your email and open your applicant dashboard.

02Complete the application

Fill in your academic, family and financial details in your own time.

03Upload your documents

Attach your national ID, transcripts and supporting evidence.

04Review and decision

Reviewers verify your file and the final cohort is announced.

Twelve Categories of Award

Merit

Top academic & all-round performers.

Need-Based

Verified financial need; award sized to the gap.

Leadership

Proven leaders and changemakers.

Innovation

Inventors, makers and founders.

Research

Emerging researchers with output.

STEM

Science, technology and maths talent.

Women

Outstanding women applicants.

Minority

Under-represented communities.

Martyr Families

Children and dependants of martyrs.

International

Outstanding non-resident applicants.

Special Circumstances

Exceptional hardship or disability.

Rural & Remote

Native residents of remote areas.

Scholar Voices

Karwan Ahmed
The scholarship covered my tuition in full and allowed me to complete a degree in computer engineering without asking my family for support. I now work as an engineer in Erbil.
Karwan AhmedClass of 2024 · University of Kurdistan
Lana Hussein
Coming from Duhok, studying law felt out of reach. The award paid my fees and living allowance, and today I am preparing for a career in public service in the Kurdistan Region.
Lana HusseinClass of 2025 · Law and Public Policy

Programme Overview

Applications Are Open

Begin Your Application 

Create an account, complete your application in your own time, and submit it before the closing date of the cycle.