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Education & Exchanges
Overview
Study in the U.S.
Exchanges
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Alumni

Overview

Are you ready to learn, to exchange, to grow, and to serve?

The U.S. Department of State offers programs and resources for citizens and long-term residents from the Netherlands wishing to come to the United States for cultural, educational, and professional exchanges.

The U.S. Embassy in The Hague facilitates a wide range of educational and cultural programs to engage you in dialogue about the United States in the Netherlands, and to encourage you to seek professional, educational, and socially meaningful experiences in the United States. 

Are you interested in educational exchange scroll to the section Study in the U.S. Are you looking for cultural, academic or other professional exchanges, go to the section Exchanges. To learn more about the programs facilitated by The U.S. Embassy in The Hague, review the Local Opportunities. If you are an alumnus of an exchange program or interested in reading story from alumni about their time in the United States, go to Exchange Alumni Resources & Opportunities and Alumni Highlights.   

Study in the U.S.

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Education USA The Netherlands

Fulbright Commission hosts the EduationUSA advising Center in the Netherlands

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Exchanges

Exchange Opportunities at U.S. Embassy The Hague

The U.S. Embassy in The Hague facilitates various short-term exchange programs.

Learn more and apply here:
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Academic Exchanges

Fulbright Commission the Netherlands provides grants for students, researchers & scholars.

Learn more about the Fulbright Program
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BridgeUSA

Brings emerging leaders and professionals to the United States.

Learn more about BridgeUSA
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Professional Exchanges and more

Learn more about other U.S. Department of State exchange opportunities.

Learn more about Exchanges

Internships at U.S. Mission the Netherlands

We offer you the unique opportunity to intern at the U.S. Embassy in The Hague / the U.S. Consulate General in Amsterdam: you can experience what it is like to work in a diplomatic environment while bringing your valuable contributions to our team.

Read About Our Internship Programs

Small Grants Program

The U.S. Embassy The Hague’s Public Diplomacy Section (PD) is pleased to announce funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes of focus, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding.

How to Apply for a Small Grant

Exchange Alumni – Resources and Opportunities

 

 

 

 

Join the Exchange Alumni community portal and open the door to a world of resources and funding opportunities to help you build on the skills you gained during your exchange progr

  • Access academic journals and articles through EBSCO, JSTOR, and Libby, among other academic and research resources through eLibraryUSA (make sure to first visit an American Space in your region to set up an account).
  • Find and connect with fellow Exchange Alumni locally and globally.
  • Collaborate in group discussions, search for and post upcoming career opportunities, update your alumni contact information, and more!

For Exchange Alumni community portal log-in questions, reach out to: alumniwebsite@state.gov.

In addition, get up-to-date information on upcoming events and Exchange Alumni highlights in our quarterly international newsletter, and reach out to the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate to find out more about funding opportunities like the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF).

Don’t forget to connect with us online through LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram, sharing your successes by using #ExchangeAlumni when you post. Do you have a story you’d like to share? Feel free to reach out directly at exchangealumni@state.gov.

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