Developing Tomorrow's Leaders
At Rotary, we believe in nurturing the next generation of leaders. Our youth programs are designed to help young individuals develop essential leadership skills, expand their education, and instill the value of service. Here’s how we support youth:
Interact Clubs
Interact clubs unite youth aged 12-18 to engage in service projects and activities, fostering leadership skills and global awareness.
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)
Rotary Youth Exchange
Currently Accepting Applications
We are currently accepting applications for the 2027-2028 academic year Long Term and Short Term Rotary Exchange Programs.
We expect to visit Grant, McDaniel, Lincoln, Benson and Ida B. Wells High Schools during the 2025-2026 fall and winter terms to talk with freshman and sophomore students who have an interest in spending a year abroad.
All Preliminary Applications received by April 3, 2026 will be used to select students for in- person interviews in mid-April. One interviewed student will be selected as our Long Term Exchange student. Other students who were interviewed may apply to the Short Term Exchange Program.
Inquiries about the Rotary Youth Exchange Program should be directed to: youthexchange.pprc@gmail.com
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