Long-Term Exchange

Usually, it lasts one academic year (during the student's junior year), during which the student lives with multiple families in the host country and is required to attend school.

We are accepting applications for the 2027/2028 school year.

Due March 20th 2026 - 6pm

Long Term Youth Exchange Application

The objectives of the Rotary Youth Exchange program include:

• Instilling international understanding and goodwill in students

• Creating positive change by empowering youth

• Making lasting connections for host clubs, host families, communities, and the students involved

Estimated Outbound Timeline Process

This section provides a clear overview of the responsibilities, timelines, and activities required for outbound exchange students. Applications are now being accepted for the McMinnville High School Freshmen or Junior year-long exchange program.

Freshman year or Junior Year:

  • The first part of the Application is due March 20th, 2026

  • Have/Keep 3.5 GPA

  • Interview with the Rotary Exchange Committee - April 2nd

  • Home Interview with all family members - Month of April

  • Club Presentation - April 15th - 12 pm

  • Selected students will be notified by May so that they can work with the counselor on next year’s classes.

  • Optional Events - Starlight Parade - May 30th

Sophomore year or Senior Year:

  • Host incoming exchange student

  • Support Grizz Fest - Rotary Youth Exchange booth

  • Connect with your school counselor on class requirements

  • Formal application to the Rotary International

  • District Application Due Oct 31st

  • Attend Club meetings and volunteer with club activities

  • District Training - required or will be dropped from the program

  • January - Eastern Oregon Trip - find out exchange country

  • Attend Information Night at Mac High School

  • Attend/Present to the Club about the country

  • May - District Training/Conference

  • June - Final District Training

Junior year or Leap Year:

  • August take off for your host country

  • Report monthly to the club on activities, experiences, and updates.

Senior year or Freshman College year:

  • Present to the Club on experiences - required

  • Help recruit for the upcoming program

 
District Application info

Application Requirements

  • McMinnville High School Freshmen w/ GPA’s 3.5 or

  • Multiple Interviews with Youth Exchange committee members

  • Top candidates are selected by the end of Freshman year

  • Work with School counselor on class graduation credits

  • Applications process

  • Attend Club meetings & district events

  • day & Weekend long trainings

  • Eastern Oregon trip with inbound Youth Exchange students

If you are interested or would like more information please email us at macrotaryexchange@gmail.com and the McMinnville Rotary Youth Exchange officer will get back with you.