Study abroad! Rotary Youth Exchange is an incredible opportunity for high school students to experience immersion in another culture, and now is the time to apply for the next school year.
- Study abroad with a $24,000 scholarship
- Become fluent in another language
- Build friendships and memories that last a lifetime
- Set yourself apart on college applications
- Open to students ages 14-17 on date of application
- Read the journals of previous RYE students here.
- To learn more about the program visit ryese.org.
Applications opened August 1 and will close October 15, 2026.
Interested students must attend a virtual information session on September 29. To register for an info session, email Kelly at kelly.caudle[at]gmail.com
Decatur Rotary Club sponsors Rotary Youth Exchange students abroad and sponsors students who do exchange in Decatur at DHS.
Learn more:
Kelly Caudle, District 6900 RYE Outbound Coordinator, kellygahum[at]gmail.com
Doug Park, Decatur YEO, dpark[at]douglasparklaw.com