• DR. ART ENGELHARD

    EXCHANGE STUDENT AMBASSADOR 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

  • Section 2:  Parent or Gardian Information

  • 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:

  • 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:

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

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

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