The Netherlands-Florida Scholarship Foundation (www.NFLSF.org) is a non-profit organization. The objective of the Foundation is to promote the mutual understanding of the American and Dutch (and Netherlands Antilles) culture by enabling American students to spend a semester at a Dutch or Dutch Antilles university or company and Dutch and Dutch Antilles students to spend a semester at a university or company in South Florida. NFLSF was established at the initiative of the Netherlands Association of South Florida (www.dutchclub.com) and the Netherlands American Chamber of Commerce of Florida.


The 2008 Scholarships Program applications are begin accepted starting on August 1, 2008. The scholarship consists of:

• Roundtrip transportation to/from Amsterdam to Florida
• Living stipend of $ 3,000 - $ 5,000; the exact amount depending on other sources of income of the student (student assistantship, student salary).

Housing is at the expense of the recipient and to be arranged in consultation with the Host University or company. Application deadline is December 31, 2008. Decisions are expected to be made by Jan 15, 2009. Spring internships will begin in early March and conclude in June. The student is expected to spend one semester (4 months) at the Host University or company. Prior to application students are encouraged to contact the administrator of the scholarship, Mrs. Gina Ortela (gina@nflsf.org).