Rotary is offering students in Western Pennsylvania the opportunity to study and live in another country during the 2023-2024 school year as a part of the Rotary Youth Exchange program.
The Rotary Youth Exchange program offers high school students from the U.S. and other countries the opportunity to live and study in another country during a school year. The program’s objective is to foster world peace, international understanding and good will by extending international communication at the personal level through the exchange of students of high school age.
Eligible students should be of good character and reputation; between the ages of 15 to 18 and a half at time of departure; have above average academic ability; and have a pleasant personality. A preliminary application with a local interview is required by the end of October 2022, followed by final interviews in November.
The program is for one school year. The host Rotary club will provide the student with housing with host families, meals, schooling, and a monthly allowance. The student’s share of expenses includes a $450 youth exchange program fee, airfare, insurance and other travel costs. Visit www.exchangestudent.org for more information.
To receive a preliminary application or for more information on how to participate in Rotary Youth Exchange, contact Jeff Simmons, Butler AM Rotary Club, Rotary District 7280, (724) 875-1136, jssim89167@yahoo.com.
