TSCA Scholarships

On behalf of the TSCA, Jon Lieberg awards Ashley Simon the 2009-2010 Cindy La Prelle Scholarship. Ashley will join a group of high school students to our Leisdchendam-Voorburg sister city in the spring.

Ashley Simon

Ashley Simon will be going to the Netherlands in Spring of 2010

Ashley Simon

"First off, it was a great trip. At the beginning of the trip, I was really nervous. I didn't know what it was going to be like over there, but now that I think about it, I had nothing to worry about. If I were to describe Japan in three words they would be, comforting, loud, and fun. What I love most about Japan is that, you could go over there with absolutely no knowledge of Japan and you would be able to fall right into their lifestyle. Japan changed me as a person. It changed the way I look at people, but most of all, it changed the way I look at life. Thank you for the opportunity to open my heart and mind." - Curtis Dismukes

Curtis Dismukes

Curtis Dismukes with his host sister and friend in Daisen, Japan.

We strive to bridge our community with the world beyond our borders, especially with our sister cities. We recognize that not all our community's youth are able to venture abroad and explore the global playground. As a result, the Temecula Sister City Association is proud to offer one student program scholarship each year to Daisen-Nakayama, Japan (odd number years) and Leischendam-Voorburg, The Netherlands (even numbered years).

We also offer scholarship opportunities for outstanding student lead volunteers who help with our events and consistently demonstrate their leadership qualities. For more information, please click the appropriate links below.

The Cindy LaPrelle Cultural Exchange Scholarship

Curtis Dismukes

Curtis Dismukes receives the Cindy La Prelle Cultural Exchange Scholarship for the student trip to Daisen in spring of 2009.

Testimonials

"During the spring of 2006, I was given the opportunity of a lifetime, to go and visit our Dutch sister city in Leidschendam-Voorburg in the Netherlands, to learn about their culture and experience it first hand. My host family greeted me with open arms upon my arrival, and we all quickly became good friends. The tours throughout the Netherlands that were part of the trip were absolutely fascinating, and I learned so much about Dutch art, culture, and history. I even learned a little Dutch along the way with the help of Linda Welboren before I left, and also with the help of my host family, who were always throwing new words my way. My favorite part of the trip had to be the day we got together with each of Leidschendam-Voorburg’s sister cities, and had a sports competition day. There were other teens there, from the Czech Republic, Poland, and the Netherlands, together we all teamed up and had a little friendly competition, and then afterwards we all went to the beach where there was a wonderful dinner set up for us all. I had so much fun talking and competing with everyone. I learned that not all forms of communication are verbal, and later at the dinner we all laughed over the different ways that everyone developed to try and communicate with one another. I made so many new friends from all different walks of life, and cultural backgrounds, and I couldn’t be more grateful that the Temecula Sister City Association chose me as the Cindy La Prelle Scholarship recipient." -- Brittany Dismukes

Brittany Dismukes and Host Family

Brittany Dismukes, previous winner of the Cindy La Prelle Cultural Exchange Scholarship, and her host family in the Netherlands.

"I was given the great chance to visit Japan in the spring of 2007,and I was happy that I had the chance to visit such a beautiful place. The citizens were very kind, and heart warming, and my host family was amazing. To visit places like Hiroshima, and castles was great. The one thing that I will never forget is that in the one week that I spent in Daisen, Japan. I have made the most wonderful friendships that will last for as long as the earth is round. This trip has helped me dig deeper into my love for the Japanese culture, and have a greater understanding of life. I continue to work with the Temecula Sister City Association so that I may continue to keep in touch with old friends, and make many more new friends as the years go on." - Philippe Rosenthal

Phillipe Rosenthal and his host family in Japan.

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