The Netherlands South Florida Scholarship Foundation Inc. was founded by Ger Hulst – van Gaal, Jaap Donath of the Beacon Counsel, Patricia van der Klaauw of Roof Lifters International and Gina Last of United Dock Wise. Patricia van de Klaauw and Ger Hulst van Gaal organized the first Orange Open Golf Tournament to raise funds for Doctors without Borders. Thanks to our founding members; Martinair, Roof lifters International and Vopak, we were able to start the foundation.

In the organization of the second year of the tournament, the idea of a scholarship foundation was presented. Very successful years followed and funds could be raised to support both Dutch and American students for an academic and cultural exchange. Contacts with American and Dutch universities for the selection of exchange students were established and a Scholarship Committee Chair was chosen. Thanks to the effort of the directors, the Netherlands South Florida Scholarship Foundation became a non-profit organization.