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Developing International Relationships in Sioux Falls
“You meet people in another country and even though they don’t speak English, they have the same concerns about life as we do, the same worries.”
“Foreign affairs doesn’t have to be done just by the State Department. It actually works better if we bring it down to our individual communities and the people in the communities.”
“Our Sister Cities connection with Potsdam, Germany continues to strengthen and enrich our program. Many people have come here to study, learn, and become acquainted with our mid-western hospitality, and genuine acceptance. Many lasting and impressionable experiences form a strong link of global understanding, and communication among host families and international guests. Without a doubt, an international perspective provides an appreciation of understanding and goodwill. This is what our Sister City premise espouses. We welcome all with open arms.”
— Former City of Sioux Falls Mayor, Mike Huether
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Scholarship and Exchange Information
Each year, Local colleges and high school students are selected for a complete exchange with their High School or college exchange program. Any student attending school in the City of Sioux Falls area is eligible to apply for our student scholarship program. Sister Cities also encourages educators and administrators to be actively involved in the scholarship exchange program. DEADLINE for scholarship applications is May 1, 2020 (no exceptions).
Download student scholarship Form (Sioux Falls only)
Businesses who wish to travel to a Sioux Falls partnership, Potsdam Germany or Newry & Mourne Northern Ireland of Sister Cities Association of Sioux Falls are granted to travel or incur other expenses from time to time to conduct Company business and to further the mission of this non-profit organization. Interested in a business exchange? We request you attend one of our monthly meetings that occurs every third Thursday of the month. For more information click here.
