Dutch2USA Internship Grants

LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN THE UNITED STATES

The Dutch2USA Internship Grant helps Dutch students gain valuable work experience in the United States. This program supports students who are motivated to find their own internship and are ready to take on the adventure of living and working abroad, but need financial support to make it possible.

An internship in the U.S. allows you to grow professionally, experience a new culture, and build confidence, independence, and an international network. More than 200 students have already participated and taken an important step in their careers.

Application deadlines: March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31

WHO CAN APPLY

This grant is intended for students who are currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a Dutch university (HBO or WO), and who receive or have received aanvullende beurs from DUO. You must be at least 20 years old, have a strong academic record, and be motivated to intern in the United States.

Applicants must have already secured an internship with a U.S. host organization that meets J-1 visa requirements. You must also have sufficient English proficiency and be able to demonstrate financial need.

HOW IT WORKS

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.

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