How do I apply?

All applications must be sponsored by a local Rotary Club, so it’s important that you make contact with a member in a Rotary club in your area.  He or she will put you in touch with the Youth Exchange Chairperson of that club regarding details and application forms.  Your high school counselor is usually familiar with the local Rotary Club and can help you make that contact.  If, however, your high school counselor and you don’t know a local Rotarian, or if you’d like help in this task, you can certainly complete our inquiry form.  We will follow up with you, or refer you to someone in your area to get you on the right track.

Once you’ve decided to go ahead with it, you need to complete the full application.  We recommend that you use the on-line form for the short-term application as you can just enter the basic information and print it out in a neat, orderly format. Otherwise, you’ll need to contact your District to get a hard copy of the form and locate a typewriter to complete it. Read the instructions carefully, and follow them to the letter. If you have any questions, contact a member of a Rotary club in your area, a representative of your local district (find your Rotary District), or email .

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