Steps to Apply for the Student Ambassador
& Home Stay Exchange Program

First: Review the Programs Terms and Conditions

  • All on-time Student application documents, a letter of reference, and the application fee are due by October 30, 2024, before midnight.

  • Parents and students, please download and review each program overview. Note that parental approval is required for application and submission.

Second: Mail the Application Fee and Program Signatures Together

  • Program Signature Documents: The Program of choice must be signed and dated by each party, including the Student, Sister Cities Representative, and Parent(s) or (Other) Guardian.

  • Submission Instructions:

    • Mail the Student Exchange Program Application fee, any other fees, and the Program Signatures document together to
      Sister Cities of Franklin of Williamson County, P.O. 977, Franklin, TN. 37065

  • Payment Instructions:

    • Make checks payable to Sister Cities of Franklin of Williamson County and note the Program and Student Name on the check.

Third: Email the Student Application and Student Essay Together

  • Download and Complete the Student Application Submission:

  • Download and Complete the Student Essay:

    • Essay Instructions: Answer seven questions using complete sentences. Maximum of 350 words or less per question.

    • Name your file (Your First Name Your Last Name Essay Student Ambassador Exchange Program)

  • Student Essay and Student Application Submission Instructions:

    • Attach both documents in an email and send them to SisterCitiesFranklinTn@gmail.com.

      • In the subject line, type in (Your Last Name Your First Name Student Ambassador Exchange Program Essay & Application)

    • Note: Students can mail each submission with any associated fee(s) and the Program Signature(s) document to Sister Cities of Franklin P.O. 977 Franklin TN 37065.

Fourth: Teacher or Community Leader Emails a Letter of Reference

  • A Teacher or Community Leader is to download and complete. and sign the Letter of Reference and specify the Student Program

    • Letter of Reference (Microsoft Word document that requires a signature)

    • Email the letter of reference to SisterCitiesFranklinTn@gmail.com.

    • Include the following in the Subject line: (Student First Name, Last) Letter of Reference: Student Ambassador Exchange Program

Notification of Acceptance

  • After a Committee review, home visits and interviews will be scheduled November 1 - 7. Applicants will be notified by Nov. 10th