meet our 2024 student ambassadors
We had wonderful applicants this year.
These three St. Petersburg students will be representing St. Petersburg to Takamatsu this summer.
These three St. Petersburg students will be representing St. Petersburg to Takamatsu this summer.
Learn more about being a student exchange ambassador
Fun pictures from past trips
Time to apply for the 2025 Student Ambassador program to Takamatsu, Japan.
Click here for more information and the application.
Each summer, Sister Cities St Petersburg and Takamatsu exchange Student Ambassadors for about two weeks during summer vacation. To be eligible to apply, students must:
(1) reside within the city limits of St Petersburg and
(2) will complete their junior year in May.
This opportunity will be available for up to 3 students. Selected students will represent St Petersburg during a homestay with a Japanese family. The program will run from approximately the first part of July (students go to Takamatsu) and the first part of August (Japanese students visit). Transportation and program costs are covered by the City of St. Pete, but students are responsible for spending money. SPIFFS will also assist with spending money, if financial need is demonstrated.
The family of any student going to Japan is, in turn, responsible for hosting a student from Japan (or finding an alternate, approved host family).
We look forward to hearing from you!
How to Apply for the 2025 Student Ambassador Program
Visit this page on St. Pete's website. Here are some of the stuff you will need.
In addition to the online application and related online forms, you will be asked to attach
(or submit by the March 21st deadline under separate cover):
Section 2: List Other Student Organizations, Committees, and/or Activities
of which you are or have been a part in high school. Be specific.
Include offices held and length of time with each organization.
Section 3: List of your Volunteer Services and Community Projects while in high school
school. Indicate if a project was part of a school-based service club.
Click here for more information and the application.
Each summer, Sister Cities St Petersburg and Takamatsu exchange Student Ambassadors for about two weeks during summer vacation. To be eligible to apply, students must:
(1) reside within the city limits of St Petersburg and
(2) will complete their junior year in May.
This opportunity will be available for up to 3 students. Selected students will represent St Petersburg during a homestay with a Japanese family. The program will run from approximately the first part of July (students go to Takamatsu) and the first part of August (Japanese students visit). Transportation and program costs are covered by the City of St. Pete, but students are responsible for spending money. SPIFFS will also assist with spending money, if financial need is demonstrated.
The family of any student going to Japan is, in turn, responsible for hosting a student from Japan (or finding an alternate, approved host family).
We look forward to hearing from you!
How to Apply for the 2025 Student Ambassador Program
Visit this page on St. Pete's website. Here are some of the stuff you will need.
In addition to the online application and related online forms, you will be asked to attach
(or submit by the March 21st deadline under separate cover):
- Letter of reference from a teacher or principal at your current school, who is not a relative.
- Letter of reference from an adult in the community who is not a relative.
- Copy of your High School transcript.
- High School yearbook photograph.
- A typed, double-spaced essay, not to exceed three (3) pages, stating why you would like to participate in this program and what you hope to gain, if selected. Include why you are qualified to represent the City of St. Petersburg, what you would like to share about St. Petersburg, and the benefits you have derived from living here. Place your name on each page.
- Provide a Student Activities Document, broken into the following three sections:
Section 2: List Other Student Organizations, Committees, and/or Activities
of which you are or have been a part in high school. Be specific.
Include offices held and length of time with each organization.
Section 3: List of your Volunteer Services and Community Projects while in high school
school. Indicate if a project was part of a school-based service club.
