Sister City Exchange Program Informational Meeting

The City of Burbank and the Burbank Sister City Committee are thrilled to announce the opening of applications for the 2025 Sister City Student Exchange Program.

Burbank continues its long-standing tradition of cultural exchange with its Sister Cities. In late summer 2025, a delegation of Burbank students and two adult chaperones will travel to Ota, Japan, while Burbank will warmly welcome students from Incheon, Korea.

Interested students, parents, and prospective chaperones are invited to attend the Sister City Exchange Program Informational Meeting for detailed information about the program, application process, and the incredible benefits of participating.

Eligible student exchange applicants must be Burbank residents enrolled in grades 9 - 12 at the time of application. Up to 12 student representatives and two alternates will be selected to represent Burbank. Scholarships are available for students with financial need. Selected students and their families commit to actively engaging with the Burbank Sister City Committee (BSCC) for a minimum of two years and agree to host a visiting student for two subsequent summers.

Adults 26 years or older, who live or work in Burbank, have experience with teenagers, and a passion for cultural exchange are encouraged to apply for one of the two chaperone positions for the 2025 trip to Ota, Japan. Adult chaperones will participate in monthly activities leading up to travel and will accompany the students as part of the delegation.

Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 25, 2024, to Burbank Public Library, 110 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank, Attn: Library Administration. Please visit burbanksistercity.org to apply or contact Burbank Sister City President at burbanksiscity@gmail.com or call 818-238-5551.

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