Menlo Park Sister Cities Association

12/02/2026

🎨 The 2026 Young Artists and Authors Showcase is now open for submissions!
This year’s theme, “Voices of Today, Visions of Tomorrow,” invites youth around the world to share their creativity and perspectives through art, writing, photography, and music.

🗓️ Deadline: April 1, 2026
🔗 Apply now at sistercities.org

12/02/2026

31/01/2025

Check out norcalsistercities.org/scholarship for information about funding available for participants from NorCal!

Do you want to be part of an unforgettable experience right in the nation's capital? Sister Cities International will be selecting 50 students, ages 14-18, to participate in a once in a lifetime experience for young leaders from around the world. The 2025 Youth Leadership Summit is designed to inspire the next generation of citizen diplomats through training seminars, cultural events, and a final diplomacy simulation at the end of the program. Visit the link in our bio to learn more and apply today!

27/07/2023

11/05/2022

UPCOMING DEADLINE: "Youth Leadership In Institutions" Virtual Chats
Are you a high school student who wants to meet other people from around the world? Open to Menlo Park students.
Application due May 20, 2022 @ 9pm. Details at this link:

Youth Leadership Summit 2022 Sister Cities International is excited to announce that this year’s Youth Leadership Summit will take place virtually in two parts! YLS 2022 – Part 1 The first part of the summit will consist of monthly “SCI Youth Chats” on May 31, June 29, and July 20, 2022. Eac...

18/03/2022

Calling all youth artists and authors!

As part of Sister Cities International’s annual Young Artists and Authors Showcase, the Menlo Park Sister Cities Association requests entries from our local youth to submit in six different categories of the international competition.

03/02/2022

Prepare your submissions for the Young Artists and Authors Showcase! Use your creativity to talk about Water Sustainability in your community. Find more information here: https://bit.ly/3ELmPQe

05/05/2021

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Let’s celebrate the cultures, traditions, achievements, and history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders here in the US. Honoring the many generations of the AAPI community who have helped build our country and enriched America’s history is extremely significant. Throughout the month of May, SCI will be recognizing and highlighting Asian American and Pacific Islander stories and contributions that place great influence on enhancing America’s history. Follow us on our social media and visit our website: https://sistercities.org/ for upcoming events and programs.

05/05/2021

Deadline extended!

ATTENTION! The 2021 YLS Application Deadline has been extended! Applications are now due by June 18th in consideration of students’ schedules for the summer. The Summit will now take place from August 2nd to August 12th. Visit our website to see the changes and new guidelines!
Apply Now! https://sistercities/org/yls

23/04/2021

There is still time to show your passion to the world! The 2021 Young Artists and Authors Showcase (YAAS) is still accepting submissions! This year’s theme is “United In Hope.”

There is still time to show your passion to the world! The 2021 Young Artists and Authors Showcase (YAAS) is still accepting submissions! This year’s theme is “United In Hope.” Make sure to view the guidelines on our website: https://sistercities.org/yaas/ and apply by May 1st, 2021!

23/04/2021

The 2021 Youth Leadership Summit is approaching and is open for applications! The theme is “Solving Today’s Problems to Build a Better Tomorrow”. Applications are due May 5th. Workshops will be held between June 14th and August 9th, and the public forum will be held on August 12th and 13th, 2021. Submit your application and find more information here: https://sistercities.org/yls