Two to three high school juniors in St. Petersburg will represent our city as goodwill ambassadors to Takamatsu this summer. In addition to enlightening the youth of Takamatsu about St. Petersburg's people and culture, our student ambassadors will experience typical Japanese family life and culture. Ambassadors receive round-trip airfare to Takamatsu and stay in the homes of families during July and August. When they return, the students will be expected to share their experiences with other students, as well as civic groups and other interested citizens. They'll also provide a presentation about their trip to the Mayor and City Council.
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HOW TO APPLY
Interested students should complete the application and mail or hand-deliver the forms to the St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society by 3 p.m. Thursday, February 13, 2020. By mail: St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society (SPIFFS) Attention: Lotta Baumann 330 Fifth Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Delivery Address: St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society (SPIFFS) Attention: Lotta Baumann 559 Mirror Lake Drive North St. Petersburg, FL 33701 APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications must be delivered or postmarked by 3 p.m. Thursday, February 20, 2020. No emailed applications will be considered. |
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Attach or include each of the following items. Individual documents may be copies and attached as separate documents. Please be aware that all information provided to the City of St. Petersburg becomes public record.
STUDENT INTERVIEWS Each qualified applicant will be interviewed by members of SPIFFS and the City of St. Petersburg’s Sister Cities committees. Students will be asked about their lives and about the city. Applicants must be available for interview by the selection committee during April, May and June. |
