Rochester, MI – “The Rochester Rotary Club has opened the application period for students,” said Tom Neveau, Co-Chair of the Rochester Rotary Youth Exchange Committee. Qualified applicants must be between 15-19 at the time of their departure, sponsored by a local Rotary club, and complete a written application. Both applicant and their parents/guardians must be interviewed in person.

Additionally, applicants must pass medical and dental health exams before acceptance, submit high school transcripts, and be recommended by a high school teacher or counselor. Students are offered the option of a three-month summer abroad, a complete academic study abroad, or a gap year abroad. Students may apply online at https://studyabroadscholarships.org between now and November 1, 2023. The scholarship year starts in August 2024.

Rotary International strives to create and maintain a safe environment for all youth participating in Rotary activities. “To the best of their ability, Rotarians, Rotarians’ spouses and partners, and other volunteers will safeguard the children and young people they come into contact with and protect them from physical, sexual, and emotional abuse,” said David Archbold, Co-Chair of the Rochester Rotary Youth Exchange. Rotary International reinforces the Statement of Conduct with additional policies prioritizing youth safety.