The exchange visit is planned for late June/early July 2019 and will be for 3 weeks. 3 students will be selected.

A short essay (of between 150 - 200 words) stating "Why I would make a good representative of my District” should accompany the application with a current photo.

Applicants will need a current passport & preferably both reside & attend a High School in the Timaru District. There will be no accommodation cost as you will be home-hosted with a Japanese family.

Approx airfare cost to the student $3,000 + taxes and optional personal spending ($250-500)

Students shortlisted will be contacted by the sister city Committee for an interview at end of November 2018. Whilst a knowledge of Japanese language & culture is not a pre-requisite, an affinity with Japanese culture would be an advantage.

For further information please contact Barrie Suter 688-5501 (bazsuter@xtra.co.nz), Eric Lindblom 615-8680 (lindblom@xtra.co.nz) or Nachiko Schollum 684-7997 (nachiko@xtra.co.nz).

Applications close on Friday 23 November 2018 and send to:

Eniwa Exchange Trip
Timaru Sister City Committee
c/- Barrie Suter
191 Douglas Street
Timaru
or e-mail to: bazsuter@xtra.co.nz