Medford-Alba Sister City Association Gianni Toppino and Pat Shute Memorial Scholarship 2020
One-Time Award of $1,000.00 - Offered by the Medford Alba Sister City Association
Medford, Oregon and Alba, Italy became sister cities in 1960 as part of President Eisenhower’s post-World War II creation of the Sister Cities International program. Gianni Toppino and Patricia Shute were both involved early in our sister city pairing and were active, enthusiastic supporters throughout their adult lives. Each embodied the vision of President Eisenhower which was bringing people together. As such, both made significant contributions for more than 50 years to ensuring that the bonds of friendship between the people of the Medford and Alba grew and flourished. This scholarship is offered in memory of Mr. Toppino and Mrs. Shute to honor their enduring contributions to the Medford-Alba Sister City program and to perpetuate their belief in the powerful bonds of friendship. The recipient is selected through an application process which includes a written essay about the impact cultural exchanges between countries can have on our world.
Deadline: March 6, 2020. Winner to be announced in June.
One-Time Award of $1,000.00 - Offered by the Medford Alba Sister City Association
Medford, Oregon and Alba, Italy became sister cities in 1960 as part of President Eisenhower’s post-World War II creation of the Sister Cities International program. Gianni Toppino and Patricia Shute were both involved early in our sister city pairing and were active, enthusiastic supporters throughout their adult lives. Each embodied the vision of President Eisenhower which was bringing people together. As such, both made significant contributions for more than 50 years to ensuring that the bonds of friendship between the people of the Medford and Alba grew and flourished. This scholarship is offered in memory of Mr. Toppino and Mrs. Shute to honor their enduring contributions to the Medford-Alba Sister City program and to perpetuate their belief in the powerful bonds of friendship. The recipient is selected through an application process which includes a written essay about the impact cultural exchanges between countries can have on our world.
Deadline: March 6, 2020. Winner to be announced in June.