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Dutch2USA Internship Grants

INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIPS CHANGE LIVES

This extraordinary opportunity is designed for those with a strong spirit of adventure and purpose. You will secure your own internship and housing, with financial support from us. While abroad, you will be working and learning at the finest institutions, exposing yourself to new ideas, pathways, and people. You will build self-confidence, make lasting friends and connections, and broaden your perspective in ways you never anticipated.

GET A HEAD START ON YOUR CAREER

The Dutch2USA Internship Grant offers support to deserving and eligible Dutch students to intern in the United States. The grant provides financial support through a monthly stipend, travel refund, and visa coverage so you can attain experiential work experience in the US without financial worry.

Over 200 students from Dutch universities have received support of the Dutch2USA grant, along with a life-changing experience.

Annual application deadlines: March 31, June 30, September 30, & December 31

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Is Dutch2USA for me? This opportunity is for highly self-motivated students who have the independence and drive to find their own internship but lack the financial means to travel and live in the United States. Get global experience, acquire new skills, experience American culture, and jump-start your career!

You must be:

  • Currently enrolled in a Dutch university (HBO/WO) or recently graduated
  • A recipient of aanvullende beurs from DUO
  • Motivated to intern in the US

HOW CAN I GET STARTED?

  1. First, consider if you are ready and eager to travel and live independently in the United States for an internship.
  2. Start researching host organizations for your internship in the United States, and start applying for open positions!
  3. Congratulations! You have received an internship offer. Start making your budget and researching cost of living expenses you’ll need to cover.
  4. Once you have an understanding of finances, send in your application for the Dutch2USA Internship Grant by the deadline. There are four deadlines annually.
  5. If your application is eligible, you’ll have an interview with the jury to understand your motivations and financial background. Shortly after, you’ll be informed if you receive the grant.

THE DUTCH2USA AWARD PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • A monthly stipend of $1,500 up to 6 months of the internship duration
  • $1,000 travel reimbursement
  • Support in securing a visa
  • $1,000 refundable housing deposit
  • Health insurance (through the visa provided by the NAF)

AN INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE.

This extraordinary opportunity is designed for those with a strong spirit of adventure and purpose. You will secure your own internship and housing, with financial support from us. While abroad, you will be working and learning at the finest institutions, exposing yourself to new ideas, pathways, and people. You will build self-confidence, make lasting friends and connections, and broaden your perspective in ways you never anticipated. If you are ready to see how far you can go and how successful you can become, we are ready to get you there.

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FUNDING IS AVAILABLE, BUT TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!

Rolling application deadlines (March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31) mean there are always upcoming opportunities.

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“I think going to the United States, and to such an inspiring research environment, was just what I needed to reignite my spark. I will forever be grateful to the Dutch2USA program and I hope to be able to contribute in the future so that others can have a similar experience.”
Blom Kraakman, University of Amsterdam, Interned at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
“To me, Seattle will always be unforgettable. I now have a third home there, with friends, colleagues and memories that will stay with me until I visit Seattle again. This internship was an incredible journey, with both ups and downs, that I would repeat without a doubt.”
Sila Algul, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Interned at University of Washington, Seattle
“Living and working in the US gave me exposure to a different work culture, which allowed me to compare and contrast the European and American approaches to scientific research. I found the optimism and attitude of dreaming bigger in the US to be inspiring, and it has given me more confidence in tackling difficult challenges. The NAF scholarship was critical in making this experience possible for me, and I am grateful for their support.”
Fawad Omar, Wageningen University, Interned at Harvard Medical School’s Church Lab
“I have always been very attracted to the United States as a country. I find its culture very intriguing and I love how open and welcoming the people are. In addition, it is home to so many universities that conduct ground-breaking research. It has just been wonderful to experience and be a part of this research community. I have made some great connections and expanded my professional network…I would like to express my deep gratitude to The Netherland-America Foundation and its sponsors. The Dutch2USA Internship program has given me the opportunity to develop myself in countless ways, both professionally and personally. I've made dear friends for life and memories that I will cherish for the rest of my life.”
Tren Baltussen, Eindhoven University of Technology, Interned at The Ohio State University Center for Automotive Research
"As a Dutch person, it is the norm to think, ‘act normal, you are already special as is,’ which can keep you grounded but can also keep you from achieving your ‘crazy’ dreams. In the USA, dreams can't be big enough. I really liked this mindset and will try to keep this with me in my grounded home country.”
Renske de Jong, Utrecht University, Interned at Mount Sinai Hospital
“Although the cost of living is San Francisco is very high, I have come to understand why so many people enjoy living there, and I am just so grateful that I received your support to have this experience and live and study in this amazing city for the past 8 months…In the future, I hope to combine clinical work with research activities as a clinician-scientist, and I truly believe this incredible research experience at UCSF has been the best possible preparation for that. I am hugely grateful for the support of the Netherland-America Foundation throughout this internship and I will work hard to one day be able to give back, and support future students like me to realize their dream.”
Tambinh Bui, Utrecht University, Interned at the University of California, San Francisco van ‘t Veer Lab

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

  • You must be 20 years or older when starting your internship
  • You are studying at, or a recent graduate of, a Dutch college or university (HBO or WO); if a recent graduate, your internship start date must be no more than 1 year after your graduation date due to visa guidelines
  • You are Dutch and at least one of the following applies to you: You hold Dutch citizenship, you are a permanent resident of the Netherlands (Verblijfsvergunning II, III, IV, or V), or you have attended at least 2 years of high school in the Netherlands (MAVO, HAVO, VWO, or gymnasium)
  • You can show proof in the application that you receive or have received aanvullende beurs
  • Your grade average is at least 7.0/10.0
  • You have secured an internship in the United States
  • Your knowledge of English is sufficient
  • Your internship complies with the requirements of the US government for a J-1 visa and you will not be interning under the ESTA

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