A primary source of educational funding for U.S. students in the Netherlands and Dutch students in the United States, the NAF offers several programs for which either students or institutions can apply:
NAF-FULBRIGHT FELLOWS PROGRAM
As the result of a cooperative venture among the NAF, the Institute of International Education (IIE) in New York and the Fulbright Center in Amsterdam, the NAF grants NAF-Fulbright Fellowships.
NAF EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM
The NAF provides interest-free loans to eligible students and professionals studying in either the United States or the Netherlands, payable at the end of three years. Only U.S. or Dutch citizens may apply.
NAF EDUCATION GRANTS
The NAF provides funding to U.S. or Dutch non-profit institutions and organizations for academic exchange programs at either the undergraduate or graduate level, for lecture series and for other innovative programs that support the NAF's mission. Individuals are not eligible to apply.U.S. or Dutch citizens may apply.
As the result of a cooperative venture among the NAF, the Institute of International Education (IIE) in New York and the Fulbright Center in Amsterdam, the NAF grants NAF-Fulbright Fellowships.
U.S. STUDENT PROGRAM
Applications will be considered from well-qualified candidates (BS/BA graduates, master's and doctoral candidates, and young professionals and artists) in all fields. The proposed projects must be carried out in Dutch institutions of higher learning or by using Dutch archival sources.
Candidates obtain their own placements and must furnish proof of acceptance from an academic institution or letters of affiliation from appropriate specialists to be considered for a grant. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Further information on the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, as well as application forms, are available on the Fulbright web site (www.iie.org)
Applications should be submitted directly to the Fulbright Commission, in accordance with its instructions. The NAF's Education Committee will review selected applications and notify successful applicants in March.
DUTCH STUDENT PROGRAM
The NAF provides fellowships to Dutch graduate students for an academic year of study and/or research in the United States. Recipients also enjoy the advantages of local support from the NAF's New York office.
The NAF awards the Fellowships to candidates pre-selected by the Fulbright Center in Amsterdam. Application forms are available on its web site (www.fulbright.nl). Chosen applicants are notified in May of each year.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A NAF/FULBRIGHT FELLOWSHIP
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE NAF DIRECTLY
American students should contact their on-campus Fulbright representative, by mail, E-mail, or at the IIE. (Log on to www.iie.org to find your regional office.)
Dutch students should contact the Fulbright Center by telephone between the hours of 8:30am and 5:00pm, on all working days. The Center is closed on Dutch holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year’s.
The Fulbright Center
PO Box 17374
Herengracht 472
1001 JJ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Telephone: (31) 20-531-5930
E-mail: info@fulbright.nl
The NAF provides three-year, interest-free loans to eligible students and professionals studying in either the United States or the Netherlands. Only U.S. or Dutch citizens may apply.
Prospective borrowers must submit a completed application form, a curriculum vitae, two references, proof of acceptance at an institution of higher learning, and arrange for con-signers of the loan agreement (one co-signer for loans up to and including $10,000; two co-signers for loans over $10,000).
ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Priority will be given to students pursuing study or research in an advanced academic degree program at an accredited institution of higher learning.
Maarten van Hengel Study Loan Program
Interested applicants are welcome to apply for this loan for 2010.To view the press release, click here.
NAF Study Loan Program
Study loans available up to $10,000 for a year of academic study or research. Students attending summer graduate education programs may also apply. The maximum loan for a summer program is $2,000.
TRAINING PROGRAM
The NAF also considers requests from individuals who are enrolled in one or more courses with the intent of developing a skill or specific technical expertise. The course of study must culminate with the award of a diploma or certificate. The maximum loan amount for a year of advanced training is $3,000.
Applicants must provide evidence of having been accepted by an academic or training institution before the loan is awarded. In exceptional circumstances, a second loan may be considered in a subsequent year.
HOW TO APPLY
All loan applications must be completed in English and are available in Adobe Acrobat PDF (781KB) format.
To be considered, please submit the following:
A completed application form, (which may be submitted as an e-mail attachment). If submitted electronically, applicants must also mail an additional signed copy to the NAF office.
Two letters of recommendation. Each letter must be enclosed in a sealed envelope signed across the seal by the recommender. The letters should be submitted with the signed application directly to the NAF office.
A resume or CV, which may be submitted as an e-mail attachment.
A copy of your offer of admission to an academic program in the United States or the Netherlands, if available, which may be submitted as an e-mail attachment.
ADDRESS FOR APPLICATIONS
The Netherland-America Foundation
82 Wall Street, Suite 1101
New York, NY 10005-3600
REVIEW PROCESS
The Education Committee meets to review loan applications four times a year. The deadlines are March 1, May 1, September 1 and December 1. Please submit your application for review at least three to six months prior to your commencement of study.
The NAF is developing a trainee program with corporate sponsorship for new and recent Dutch and U.S. Fulbright Fellows, those who have graduated from college and graduate school and young professionals under the auspices of its education or cultural grants.
CURRENT EDUCATION LOAN RECIPIENTS 2008
Aaron Frank, University Amsterdam, MSc, Economics, $4,600
Edward Klein, Leiden University, MA, Public Administration, $4,600
Salar Zeynelabidin, George Washington University Law School, LLM, International Law, $2,000
Paul Risher, UNESCO-IHE, MSc, Hydraulic Engineering, $2,000
Lennart Crain, Columbia University, MBA Business, $4,000
The NAF provides funding to institutions of higher education and other non-profit organizations for both undergraduate and graduate academic exchange programs, lecture series and other innovative programs that support the mission of the NAF.
Institutions either in the United States or the Netherlands may apply. Individuals are not eligible for these grants. Because funds are limited, the NAF urges applicants to explore additional avenues of sponsorship.
The NAF has no printed or downloadable application form for education grants.
GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATION FOR NAF EDUCATIONAL GRANT
Prospective applicants should send an initial letter of inquiry to the NAF that includes:
- Organization name and contact information
- Brief description of the project
- Amount of funding requested
- Term of the project
The NAF is particularly interested in supporting projects that continue work and partnerships initiated by past recipients of the NAF-Fulbright Fellowships and Educational Loan Programs.
If it is determined that the project falls within the NAF's current interests and priorities, a full proposal will be requested for further consideration. A full proposal should be sent to the NAF by November 15 of each year for consideration at the education committee's December meeting.
Selected projects will receive up to $10,000 per year for a period of not more than three years. All education grants are subject to annual reviews.
A full proposal should contain the following information:
A cover letter from an institutional official briefly summarizing the proposal's key points, the purpose and relevance of your request, and the total dollar amount requested.
A full proposal (no more than 10 pages) that contains:
Cover page: list the project's title, the name of the project director with contact information (e.g. phone, fax, e-mail), amount requested and the duration of the project
Project description: briefly state goals and objectives, project activities, relationship with any ongoing related projects and relevance to the mission of the NAF
Evaluation: describe how the project's effectiveness and success will be measured
Communications plan: describe the target audience and the steps needed to reach that audience.
Partners/collaborators (if any): identify and describe any partners or collaborators needed to achieve the project's objectives and how they will be of aid to the project
Total project budget: detail the full budget and identify any additional sources of support for the project. Please note that funds may not be requested for operating expenses (e.g. staff salaries, overhead, etc.), building campaigns or endowments. Submit one hard copy and one electronic copy of the cover letter and full proposal to:
The Netherland-America Foundation
82 Wall Street, Suite 1101
New York, NY 10005-3600
Telephone: (212) 825-1221
E-mail: contactus@theNAF.org
We will acknowledge your application within two weeks of its receipt. We will contact you with questions or additional concerns.
GUIDELINES FOR ANNUAL AND FINAL PROJECT REPORTING
All grant recipients must submit both annual and final project reports within three months of the end of the grant year or grant term, respectively. Although there is no specific form for project reports, please follow the guidelines provided below. Note that the report need not be lengthy - up to five pages is adequate.
Annual project reports should address progress made implementing the project during the past year. Problems, delays and departures from proposed procedures should be described. Include a summary of expenditures. Unexpended balances in the project account may be carried forward to the following year. If funds remain unexpended at the end of a grant's full term, a revised budget for the coming year should accompany the annual financial report. The Foundation has the right to issue a no-cost extension at its discretion.
Final project reports offer a cumulative overview of the project and are due at the end of the grant term. Please provide a concise and clear description of the project outcome , referring back to the original proposal and summarizing any successes, changes, problems and solutions. If any publications, papers or presentations have resulted from the project, please list these and attach copies. Describe any coverage in the media. Describe the outcomes and lessons learned from your communication efforts. A final financial report should be included along with any unexpended funds in a check payable to the NAF. Budgeted but unpaid funds will be rescinded.
Publications (including presentations) resulting from the project must acknowledge support by the NAF.
Proposals for Renewal
Proposals for renewing a project will be subjected to competitive review and should follow the same guidelines as initial proposals. Proposals for renewal must also include a progress report covering as much of the original proposal's term as is feasible.
CURRENT EDUCATION GRANTS 2007-2008
Hofstra University:
Continuation of the education grant to support the Hofstra-Erasmus International Scholar program at the University of Amsterdam.
Leiden Model United Nations Foundation
To support the Leiden University Model United Nations Foundation academic program, which allows Leiden University's top students to participate as Leiden's official delegation in the Harvard National Model United Nations in Boston, MA.
AC Van Raalte Institute
To establish the Netherland-America Foundation Visiting Research Fellowship at the Van Raalte Institute of Hope College. The fellowship includes a scholarly exchange program with the Netherlands, public lectures and publications.
University of Amsterdam – Harvard University Orthopaedic Exchange Program
In support of the student exchange program between the departments of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Academic Center of the University of Amsterdam and Massachusetts General Hospital at Harvard University.
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