The Hot Springs National Park Sister City Foundation will accept applications until April 1, 2016 for two teacher scholarships for summer travel to Hanamaki, Japan, Hot Springs’ sister city. Teachers or school administrators currently employed in Garland County public schools are eligible for the scholarship program. The scholarship will fully fund travel costs for a seven-day trip to Hanamaki in mid-July. The City of Hanamaki will provide home stay living arrangements along with tours and educational opportunities during the teachers’ visit.
The scholarships are provided through grant sponsors along with individual private donations. For more information, email sister-city@sbcglobal.net .