Who is Eligible?

Any High School student who ranks in the upper third of his or her class, possesses good character, has an outgoing and pleasant personality, is able to accept discipline, and is capable of adjusting to new and sometimes challenging conditions is eligible. a desire to learn about other countries and cultures and to appreciate and accept these differences, is essential. Children of non-Rotarians as well as those of Rotarians are equally eligible to participate. The student must be at least 15 years old and cannot be older than 18 1/2 at the time school begins overseas, usually in late August or early September in the Northern Hemisphere. Learn more by watching this video on the Rotary Youth Exchange Program: Youth Exchange Video

How Do You Apply?

Most High Schools have a guidance counselor on the staff who can put you in contact with a Rotary Club in your area. Alternatively, you can go to the Rotary International web site and use the club locator to find a Rotary Club near you. Application forms are available for download below. Once you have given your application to a sponsoring Rotary Club, you will be interviewed by a member of the Club and given more information regarding the selection process.

Application Forms

Complete the Long Term application for submission to your local Rotary Club. Once you have been interviewed and accepted by your local club, the complete the Long Term application will be forwarded to the district for your district interview. Application for Long Term Program This file requires Adobe Reader. The Long Term application can be filled out on your computer, printed and saved. This application must be typed. Handwritten applications will not be accepted.