Dr Art Engelhard Scholarship Program

APPLICATION DUE: MARCH 18, 2023

The Conquistador Historical Foundation is once again honored to present the Dr. Art Engelhard Student Ambassador Program. This program provides an opportunity for a young person to participate in a cultural exchange environment by sending one student as an ambassador to Barcarrota, our Spanish sister city, for a ninety (90) day visit. The student must be a current resident of Manatee County, Florida, between the ages of 18-24 years old, and should be available between June 1st and September 30th of 2023.

This opportunity is open to any male or female, immediate or extended family member of the Hernando de Soto Historical Society, family member of the Sisterhood of the Crown, or any former Queen’s Court members that meet the criteria. In addition, the immediate family of the chosen student must be prepared to host, in their home, a student from Barcarrota, Spain, who will typically arrive at the same time the following year for a reciprocal visit to Bradenton, Florida.

The committee will conduct personal interviews with the applicants and the families of the finalists on Sunday, March 26, 2023 to select our candidate.

Thank you for supporting our mission,

Olé

Todd Hubbard
Chairman, Amigos de Barcarrota

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1. Student applicant must be a relative of a Society member in good standing or an immediate past Queen’s Court member.
2. Student applicant may be male or female and must be between 18 to 24 years old.
3. Applicant must exhibit a strong interest in Spanish language and culture. Ability to speak Spanish is preferred but not required.
4. Applicant must possess a valid passport or Visa
5. Applicant’s immediate family must be willing to be the primary host of the Barcarrotta Ambassador for their duration of stay.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
1. To be considered for this scholarship the application must be completed in its entirety with all required documents and information submitted with the application. Any application not received by the designated deadline will not be considered.
2. The application should be typed as neatness and legibility of the application will be taken into consideration when selecting recipient of the scholarship.
3. The student ambassador and their family must attend a social interview session.
4. If chosen, the student ambassador should be fully committed to manage this experience.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
1. Completed application.
2. A letter from an individual, other than the parent, guardian or relative, who can speak as to your commitment to be selected for this scholarship.
3. A letter from an individual, other than the parent, guardian or relative, who can speak as to your aptitude in meeting new people, learning about culture and ability to participate in this program as well as to your merit to be selected for this scholarship.
4. Letter from the parent or guardian acknowledging responsibility, that should you be selected as the student ambassador, your family is responsible for being the primary host (housing) the Barcarrota, Spain ambassador for the duration of their stay. This letter should be signed by both you and your parent (guardian).

WHAT'S NEXT
1. You may complete the application online or
2. Download, complete, and return to the address listed below. CLICK HERE
3. All documentation must be returned to:

Amigos de Barcarrota
c/o Conquistador Historical Foundation
605 17th Ave West
Bradenton, FL 34205

2023 DR. ART ENGELHARD STUDENT AMBASSADOR APPLICATION

Section 1: Personal Information

Name*

First NameLast Name

Phone Number*

Email*

example@example.com

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Birth Date

MonthDayYear

Are you a US citizen or Legal registered alien?

YesNo

Section 2: Parent or Gardian Information

Parent 1 Name

First NameLast Name

Parent 1 Phone

Parent 2 Name

First NameLast Name

Parent 2 Phone

Section 3: Valuable Ambassador Short Essay
This is a cultural and social exchange program with Barcarrota, Spain, so please attach a short essay in your own words explaining the following:

Why you feel you would make a valuable ambassador from Manatee County, Florida?

Section 4: Community Contribution Short Essay
This is the 84rd year of the Hernando de Soto Historical Society and the Conquistador Historical Foundation, please attach a short essay and explain:

How these two non-profit organizations have contributed to the betterment of our community and the residents of Manatee County over these past years.

Section 5: Accomplishment Short Essay
In 150 words or less explain

What you would hope to accomplish as the Student Ambassador to Barcarrota, Spain?

Section 6: Additional Information
Is there any other information that we should know about you?

This is your opportunity to include information that is not contained in other areas of the application. Please be specific.