September 2024

We look back on summer 2024 proud of the following participants in the NAF's USA2Holland Internship Grant! Congratulations to Brazil Bartholomew, Isabella Campa, Lorelei Goodall, Maria Infante-Pulido, and Alexis Sturm for finding internships with Dutch companies and navigating a new work culture on their own. With the NAF's support, they were able to lean into a transformational experience abroad without financial worry.

We're already looking ahead to summer 2025 internships! For any American students or universities interested, find out more about the USA2Holland Internship Grant here. The deadline to apply is December 1, 2024.

Brazil Bartholomew

Education: Pursuing graduate degree at Yale University

Internship: Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience

"My experience at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience (NIN) was unparalleled both in the welcoming and kind nature of the people at the NIN and as a training experience for my career in science...From my experience receiving the NAF grant, as cliche as it might sound, I have really learned that the sky IS NOT the limit!"

Isabella Campa

Education: BS in Public Health from University of California, San Diego

Internship: KIT Royal Tropical Institute

"This program has helped my future personal and career plans because one of my personal goals was always to do an internship abroad and this program gave me that opportunity while providing funding making it a possibility for me, not having to worry about costs."

Alexis Sturm

Education: Pursuing BS in Mechanical Engineering at University of Florida

Internship: ATRO Medical

"This experience allowed me to become more confident as a person. Traveling to a new country alone is very intimidating but being able to see myself accomplish something like this has greatly improved my confidence. This past summer in the Netherlands has been the most amazing and life-changing experience."

Lorelei Goodall

Education: Pursuing BS in Chemical Engineering at Drexel University

Internship: Aachen-Maastricht Institute for Biobased Materials

"I feel like I was really able to immerse myself in my experience here without worrying about how I will support my financial needs. I will get published soon and I really don't think I would've been able to commit myself to the research I conducted without help from USA2Holland."

Maria Infante-Pulido

Education: BA in English from Florida State University

Internship: Leiden International Centre

"The USA2Holland program gave me an experience of a lifetime. Not only was I able to gain more experience in my career but do so on a global scale regardless of my financial background."

The 43rd Ball | Cipriani, 25 Broadway | New York City

Join us on November 15, 2024, for the 43rd NAF Ball. Celebrate our students, interns, and mission with us at a new location, Cipriani 25 Broadway, a New York City landmark. Enjoy the sounds of the world-renowned Jussen Brothers and dance the night away with The Gerard Carelli Orchestra and Evita Ross. All Ball tickets include entry to our afterparty where you can continue to dance the night away.

This year we are pleased to offer a Young Professional Ticket (up to 30 years old) for $750. Take advantage of this opportunity to attend the Ball for the first time, introduce your kids or colleagues to the Ball, or attend again to enjoy this year's entertainment and historic location.

The Museum of Fine Arts | Boston

September 20, 2024 | 6:00-10:00 pm ET

The inaugural Netherland-America New England 2024 Gala will take place at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, MA. We warmly invite you to participate. Please join us for an evening to connect, celebrate and support. Your participation will greatly support the Netherlands-America Foundation's educational and cultural programs, which enhance meaningful exchanges between the Netherlands and the United States.

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