Scholarship at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Scholarship at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce

We are proud to offer talented and creative young professionals the opportunity to join the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands as an International Management Trainee to gain international business experience through the various scholarship programs.

Generous scholarship donors The Scholarship Fund for Swedish Youth Abroad, Gull & Stellan Ljungbergs Foundation Scholarship and The School of Business, Economics and, Law at the University of Gothenburgs Scholarship Foundation, make these opportunities possible.

Open applications

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands is currently seeking three International Management Trainees for the period June 25, 2025 – June 19, 2026.

As an International Management Trainee, you will actively participate in the work of the Chamber for one year. Your role will involve engaging in networking and business development activities, as well as seminars and numerous annual events hosted by the Chamber.

Responsibilities as a Management Trainee will include work in one of the following areas:

Events
Business Development
Member Engagement
Young Professionals
Marketing

Criteria:

Demonstrated initiative, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit
Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Swedish
Recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree at a Swedish university or institution of higher education
Swedish citizenship and under the age of 30

Details:

The traineeship begins on June 25, 2025, and lasts for 12 months at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The application deadline for the 2025/2026 traineeship is March 2, 2025, and recruitment will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Application:

Your application (in English) must include:

A motivation letter
CV
Academic transcripts
A statement outlining what your academic background and experiences can contribute to the Chamber’s activities

Apply via email or the application form below: malin.alders@swedishchamber.nl

Application for the Gull & Stellan Ljungberg Foundation Scholarship 2025-2026 is now open. The deadline to apply is March 2, 2025. Recruitment is ongoing.

Application form

Application for the Scholarship Fund for Swedish Youth Abroad Scholarship 2025-2026 is now open. The deadline to apply is March 2, 2025. Recruitment is ongoing.

Application form

Application for the School of Business, Economics and, Law at the University of Gothenburg Scholarship 2025/2026 is now closed.

International Business Experience

Being a trainee at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands gives you a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in an international business environment. You’ll gain invaluable insights into the Dutch market—a strategically important hub for Swedish companies known for its advanced digitalization, technology, innovation, and sustainability.

Additionally, you’ll have the chance to network with influential business leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts, opening doors to further international opportunities and career prospects.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As an International Management Trainee, you will actively participate in various activities at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for 12 months. You will be involved in contact-making, business promotion activities and seminars, not least through the Swedish Chamber’s 40+ events.

You will primarily focus your efforts on one of the following areas, while working in close collaboration with fellow trainees across the other functions:

Event & Business Development
Members & Young Professionals
Marketing & Communication

Qualifications and Application

Most scholarships require that applicants must be currently enrolled in or have recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s program at a Swedish university. If you do not meet these criteria, undertaking a six-month internship may be an alternative for you.

Additionally, it is essential to demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills in both Swedish and English. The application period typically runs from January to March.

Read more about the internship here

Scholarship at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce