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Don’t just study abroad, thrive there.
The Rotary Youth Exchange gives young adults the chance to experience a new country, live in a new culture, and create lifelong global connections.
Join the more than 10,000 high school students and graduated seniors/gap year students who study abroad with the Rotary Youth Exchange each year, and embark on a life-changing experience as you step into your role as a global citizen.
Are you ready to open a world of possibility? Your journey starts here.
Important Dates
Applications will be received May – October 15, 2024 for the Rotary Youth Exchange Outbound candidates for 2024-25. Application deadline is October 15, 2024.
- October 25,2024
Deadline for Student Applications
- October 31, 2024
- November 16, 2024
District 6080 Interviews for Youth Exchange – School of the Osage High School, Osage Beach
Important Dates
Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Rotary Youth Exchange Program will not be active again until July 2022. Applications will be received July-November 2021 for that exchange year. Application deadline for the 2022 program is October 31, 2021.
- October 31, 2021
Deadline for Student Applications
- November 10, 2021
Deadline for Student Interviews by Local Rotary Clubs & Deadline for Club Recommendations for Students to be Interview by District
- December 4, 2021
District 6080 Interviews for Youth Exchange – Time & Location TBD