Sept. 9 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Travel to Japan!

Youth Travel Eligibility:

1. Must be in grades 9-12 as of Nov 2016 (homeschooled children welcome)
2. Must submit a completed “Youth Delegate Application*” download at www.sistercities-nn.com
   
3. Must submit a waiver giving authority to chaperones
4. Must agree to items 3-12 below

 
Adult Travel Eligibility:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age
2. Must submit a completed “Citizen Diplomat Interest Form” (Download at www.sistercities-nn.com
3. Must be available for travel November 18 to 27, 2016
4. Must provide at the time of application a copy of a current passport good for 6 months after the travel dates
5. Must be a member of Sister Cities of Newport News (youth membership $10 / adults $25)
6. Must agree to pay the cost of airfare within 48 hours of flight booking (estimate $1,600 roundtrip), plus some meals and personal spending money ($200).
7. Must pay a nonrefundable $150 administrative fee if selected to travel
8. Must be flexible and possess an adventurous spirit
9. Must agree to serve as a “ambassador” on behalf of the City of Newport News, the Sister Cities organization and our local community*
10. Must agree to adhere to the itinerary established by SCNN and the host city
11. Must agree to be home-stayed in Neyagawa by a host family
12. Must commit to participating and executing the mission of the Sister Cities organization by hosting a future delegate or volunteering on a committee

 
*The Neyagawa Committee reserves the right to select delegates for the exchange based on the applications received, the goals of the exchange and the mission of SCNN. Failure to exhibit the necessary decorum and respect could result in removal from the exchange and exclusion from future exchanges

QUESTIONS? Call SCNN  at 757.926.1348  or email: [email protected]