NEW ULM — The New Ulm Sister Cities Commission is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the year 2023 Hans Joohs Cultural Exchange Program.

The recipient of this award will live up to 12 weeks in or near the City of Ulm, Germany. The New Ulm Sister Cities Commission will provide transportation to and from Germany. The cooperating Ulm organizations will provide housing and a modest stipend in a career setting or settings based on the recipient’s background and interests.

Candidates must be within the age group of 18 to 35 years old and show interest in German culture. Applicants should be from the New Ulm, area or have ties to New Ulm. To learn more about this program and obtain an application form, please write New Ulm Sister Cities, 100 North Broadway, New Ulm, Minnesota 56073; contact the City Manager’s Office at (507) 359-8233 or e-mail lisap@newulmmn.gov.

For background on the Joohs Exchange visit https://www.newulmmn.gov/301/Sister-Cities-Commission.

Deadline for applying is Dec. 31, 2022.