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

First: Review the Programs Terms and Conditions

  • Applications open September 15, 2026

  • All on-time Student application google forms, two letters of reference, and the application fee are due by October 15, 2026, before midnight.

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

Second: Join Sister Cities Of Franklin and Williamson County, pay application fee by mail, venmo or with Credit Card

  • If you need write a check and mail

    • Mail the Student Exchange Program Application fee Make checks payable to Sister Cities of Franklin of Williamson County and note the Program and Student Name on the check.
      Sister Cities of Franklin of Williamson County, P.O. 977, Franklin, TN. 37065

Third: Complete Google forms Student Application and Student Essay Together

  • Complete the Student Application Submission and Essay via Google Forms

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 r• The person a signature)

    • The person referring should 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. 10.