Dutch2USA Internship Grant: Transformational Experiences for Low-Income Students

The Dutch2USA Internship Grant offers support to high-achieving and low-income 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 150 students from Dutch universities have received support of the Dutch2USA grant- and a life-changing experience! 

Deadlines to apply: March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31

To qualify for an award, the following minimum requirements apply:

• 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 are from a low-income background and do not have the means to afford an internship in the US, with proof in the application that you receive or have received aanvullende beurs
• You are high-achieving and your grade average is at least 7.0/10.0
• You have either secured an internship or are in the process of applying for an internship and can show proof of having applied to four American companies
• 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

Submitting an application does not automatically guarantee acceptance to this program and final decisions are made by an independent internship selection committee.