BUILD YOUR FUTURE IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
Spend a summer in Washington, D.C., gaining hands-on experience while studying and interning in one of the world’s most influential cities. Through our partnership with The Fund for American Studies (TFAS), Dutch and Dutch Caribbean students receive a fully supported opportunity to grow academically, professionally, and personally.
This program combines a guaranteed internship with university-level courses, guest lectures, networking events, and mentorship — all designed to help you explore your future and build meaningful international connections.
CHOOSE YOUR CAREER TRACK
Participants can join one of four focus areas, depending on their interests and career goals:
International Affairs
Work with congressional offices, embassies, think tanks, and international NGOs.
Public Policy & Economics
Gain experience at federal agencies, policy organizations, law firms, and nonprofit institutions.
Journalism & Communications
Intern with media outlets, public relations firms, and press offices on Capitol Hill.
Business & Government Relations
Learn how businesses interact with government through internships with corporations, trade associations, and lobbying firms.
WHAT THE SCHOLARSHIPS COVERS
The NAF provides full scholarships each summer. The scholarship includes:
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Tuition and academic program fees
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Housing in Washington, D.C.
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Health insurance
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Visa application costs
Participants are responsible for their own travel to and from the U.S., as well as personal living expenses during the program.
A TRANFORMATIVE SUMMER
This program offers more than professional experience. It’s a chance to live in an international environment, expand your perspective, and take meaningful steps toward your future career.
For full program details and application, visit www.dcinternships.org.
PREVIOUS AWARDEES
2025 Awardees
Evanee Giel
Leiden University – Political Science
Ivar Jansen
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam – International Law
2024 Awardees
Akhilesh Bansidhar
University of Amsterdam- Law, Tax Law, & Latin American Studies
Roosmarijn Eenkema van Dijk
University College Utrecht- Political Science
Niek Franzen
Erasmus University Rotterdam- Economics & Business Economics
Alfons Hooft
Leiden University- Modern Middle Eastern Studies
Ben Juurlink
University of Amsterdam- Media and Information Studies
Sam van den Boogaard
Leiden University- International Relations
2023 Awardees
Cend-Suren Altangerel
Erasmus University Rotterdam- Medical Business and Innovation
Eline de Jong
Utrecht University- International Affairs/Economics
Anisha de Vries
Erasmus University Rotterdam- Intercultural Communication and Global Affairs
Fabio Garcia del Rio
Leiden University- International Affairs
Koenraad Rang
Radboud University- Economics
Eva van der Laan
Leiden University- Middle Eastern Studies
Thomas van Kemenade
University of Groningen- Economics
2022 Awardees
Sarah Haverkamp
Erasmus University Rotterdam- Economics and Media
Arnoud van Bree
Delft University of Technology- Engineering and Policy Analysis
Sabine Sleiffers
University of Amsterdam- International Affairs
2021 Awardees
Merel Schrikkema
University of Groningen- International Affairs
Dennis van Gulik
Tilburg University- Public Policy and Economics
Daan Zwart
University of Amsterdam- International Affairs
Tiffanie Oduber (Fall 2020)
University of Amsterdam- International Communication and Media
2019 Awardees
Eva Hofman
University of Amsterdam- Journalism and Media
Eline Kooi
Leiden University- Political Science
Laurien Maarleveld
Tilburg University- Economics
Roos Middelkoop
KU Leuven- Psychology
Ruben van den Akker
Utrecht University- Economics
2018 Awardees
Lize Geurts
University of Amsterdam- History
Maartje Scheijen
Leiden University- Political Science and Public Administration
Marije Sluiskes
University College Roosevelt- Mathematics, Computer Science, Econometrics
Boudewijn van Werve
University of Amsterdam- North American Studies and Philosophy
2017 Awardees
Daan de Leeuw
University of Utrecht- Economics of Public Policy and Management
Jetske Maria Klein
Leiden University- International Relations and Diplomacy
Barbara Roggeveen
University of Amsterdam- Slavic Languages and Cultures
Rosa Rupert
Leiden University- Political Science
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