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.
- Liv Månsson, recipient of The Scholarship Fund for Swedish Youth Abroad 2024/2025
- Malin Alders, recipient of Gull & Stellan Ljungberg Foundation Scholarship 2024/2025
- Justin Rundcrantz, recipient of The School of Business, Economics and, Law at the University of Gothenburg Scholarship 2024/2025
Open applications
Applications for the Gull & Stellan Ljungberg Foundation Scholarship 2025-2026 is now open. The deadline to apply is March 2, 2025. Recruitment is ongoing.
Application for the School of Business, Economics and, Law at the University of Gothenburg Scholarship 2025/2026 is now open. Apply via email to karin.magnusson@handels.gu.se. The deadline to apply is January 15, 2025.
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.
Meet this year’s trainees
The Scholarships
