CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

2024-2025
Opportunity of a Lifetime
Every year, Rotary provides thousands of young people an
opportunity of a lifetime - a chance to live in another country
and see the world and themselves from a new perspective
through a Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE).

RYE is an international exchange program for high school

students who are between 15 and up to 18 years of age.

F r ie n d s h i p s
As an RYE student you will spend 12 months in an overseas country,
attending school while living with several host families. You will make
friends in your host country and with other exchange students from
around the world. You will likely learn a new language, a new way of
living and a great deal about yourself. You will continue to benefit
from a Rotary exchange for many years after the exchange is
completed.

Cultural Exchange
Students are hosted by a community Rotary Club which
organize host families and provide a counsellor for advice
and day-to-day contact. Each student is involved with
their hosting Rotary club and activities organized by the
Rotary Youth Exchange Program.

Learn more about Rotary Club by visiting

https://www.rotary.org
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EMAIL US FOR MORE INFORMATION:
ROTARYYOUTHEXCHANGED9210@GMAIL.COM
Wh a t is Rot a ry ?
Rotary is an organization worldwide service of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian
service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build i nternational goodwill.

Rotary has many programs for youth and undertakes service projects in the local community and around the
world. You may have heard of Rotary in your local community - there will be a Rotary c lub near y ou.

Wh a t ar e t he benef i t s of RY E ?
Lasting Friendships- You will meet people from other lands and experience their cultures a nd this
plants the seeds for a lifetime of international understanding.

Become a Global Citizen- You will grow and develop increased confidence and
independence with the ability to take advantage of the wider future opportunities that an
exchange will open for you.

Learn- An exchange and university are complementary and not mutually exclusive. The
independence and inter- personal communicatio n skills learnt on exchange stand students in good
stead for their future.

Leadership Skills- Your confidence and leadership potential will be developed giving you t he
opportunity to stand out and providing great attributes for the future.

Unlock your potential- An exc hange gives life experiences that would otherwise take years to
accumulate.

Two Ty pes of E x cha nge

Long-term Program- (10-12 months)- based on a full academic year, and students attend local
schools and live with multiple host families.

Short-term exchange- (6 weeks-2months) a family-to-family exchange where students during

school holiday periods.

How much does it cost?

Host Families identified by Rotary provide room and board.Host Rotary clubs cover any costs
associated with in-country orientations, school fees, uniforms and a small monthly allowance.

While each program varies, students and their family are responsible for:

Round-trip airfare
Travel insurance
Travel documents (such as passports and visas) Spending money and any additional
travel or tours

For the long-term program (approx. 4000USD for the year).

How do I appl y?
Applications close on the 30 March, 2024 for departure the following January.
Students must be aged between 15 and up to 18 years at time of departure.

If you are ready for the rewarding challenge and the unique and life long rewards
that come from living in another country as a Rotary Exchange Student, then send an
email to:

rotaryyouthexchanged9210@gmail.com