Fort Wayne Sister Cities

10/01/2026

🚨 TODAY IS THE LAST DAY!

This is it! Applications for the 2027 Chapman Student Exchange close today, October 1.

If you’ve been thinking about applying, now is the time. 🌎

Your Summer 2027 could include international travel, a host family experience, a new culture and friendships that stretch around the world.

✈️ Don’t just learn about the world. Experience it.

Complete your application today: fortwaynesistercities.net/exchanges

Applications close today!

09/29/2026

Some summer experiences give you great photos. Others change the way you see the world. 🌎

The Chapman Student Exchange gives local students the opportunity to experience another culture firsthand, build international friendships and discover just how connected our world really is.

Summer 2027 could be your summer to explore.

📅 Apply by October 1st

Learn more: fortwaynesistercities.net/exchanges

09/28/2026

09/27/2026

What if Summer 2027 took you somewhere completely new?

Applications are open for the Chapman Student Exchange, giving eligible Allen County high school sophomores and juniors the chance to experience life in one of Fort Wayne’s sister cities.

✈️ Travel internationally
🏠 Stay with a host family
🌍 Experience another culture
🤝 Make friendships across the world

Application deadline: October 1st

Don’t just learn about the world. Experience it.

Learn more and apply: fortwaynesistercities.net/exchanges

09/25/2026

✈️ Got a passport? Get ready for an adventure.

Germany or Poland could be part of your Summer 2027!

The Chapman Student Exchange gives Allen County high school students the opportunity to experience another culture, make international connections and see the world from a whole new perspective.

🌎 Applications are open now.
📅 Deadline: October 1

Learn more: fortwaynesistercities.net/exchanges

09/23/2026

🌍 Your summer could look a little different in 2027.

Imagine spending three weeks experiencing another country — exploring its culture, trying new foods, meeting new people and experiencing everyday life with a host family.

Applications are NOW OPEN for the 2027 Chapman Student Exchange!

Eligible Allen County high school sophomores and juniors have the opportunity to apply for an unforgettable international experience with Fort Wayne Sister Cities International.

✈️ Summer 2027 destinations include Gera, Germany, and Plock, Poland.

📅 Applications are due October 1, 2026.

Ready for an adventure that could change the way you see the world?

Learn more and apply: fortwaynesistercities.net/exchanges

08/07/2026

Did you know....

Founded in 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Sister Cities International encourages lasting relationships between communities through cultural, educational, business and civic exchanges. Fort Wayne Sister Cities International continues that mission by building connections that benefit residents locally while promoting greater understanding across cultures worldwide.

Learn more about what we do and how we bring cultures together at https://www.fortwaynesistercities.net/

08/05/2026

Fort Wayne Sister Cities International promotes cultural understanding, educational exchange and international friendship by fostering relationships between Fort Wayne and its sister cities around the world. Participation in the Sister Cities International Homecoming provides opportunities for local leaders to bring new ideas and resources back to the community while strengthening Fort Wayne's role in global citizen diplomacy.

Learn more about how these international partnerships bring cultures together:
fortwaynesistercities.net

08/03/2026

Recently, two of our board members were in Washington, D.C. for the Sister Cities International Homecoming celebration.

"The conference provided valuable ideas and resources that will strengthen the work we do at Fort Wayne Sister Cities International," Board President Melissa Rinehart said. "I returned energized by the passion, creativity and commitment demonstrated by fellow citizen diplomats. In a world that often feels divided, Sister Cities programs remind us that personal connections transcend geographic boundaries, and the importance of building understanding across cultures has never been more relevant."

While there, Melissa Rinehart and Susannah Arthur met up with some members of Sister Cities from Greenfield, Indiana and talk with the ambassador of Japan, Shigeo Yamada.

Read more about the experience at https://www.fortwaynesistercities.net/stories/building-bridges-that-last-fort-wayne-sister-cities-returns-inspired-from-washington-dc