Student Ambassador Opportunity: Travel to Japan!

Published on October 09, 2025

Now Accepting Applications!

High school students residing in Clearwater are invited to apply for our annual student exchange trip to Nagano, Japan.

Clearwater and Nagano have been Sister Cities since 1959 and have participated in student exchanges for over 30 years. Four scholarships are available to Clearwater residents (regardless of which high school they attend).

Selected students will stay with host families in Nagano, attend a Japanese high school, and participate in cultural activities.

Apply for 2026 Student Exchange Program

Interested in hosting?

We’re also accepting applications from local families interested in hosting Japanese exchange students visiting Clearwater.

Apply to be a host family