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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.

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 

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​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.
  • 2020 Student Application information packet and forms: 8A, 8B and 8C
  • ​Class photo
  • Student essay, student and parent letter to host families
  • Copy of high school transcript
  • Verification of honors received and activities involvement 
  • Two letters of reference

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.

QUESTIONS

For more information contact Lotta Baumann at 727-552-1896 or folkfair@ij.net
The St Pete Sister Cities program is proudly managed by SPIFFS, St Petersburg International Folk Fair Society, Inc.
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • History of Sister Cities
    • Sister Cities St Petersburg
    • Student Ambassadors
    • St. Petersburg
    • SPIFFS
  • SISTER CITIES
    • Takamatsu, Japan
    • Figueres, Spain
    • Isla Mujeres, Mexico
    • St. Petersburg, Russia
  • NEWS + EVENTS
  • JOIN
  • CONTACT US