The RYLA Committee is currently accepting applications to the 2010 International RYLA for both youth participants and counselors. This special event will be held 17-20 June in Montréal, Canada, immediately preceding the 2010 Rotary International Convention.

The International RYLA provides participants with a unique experience to learn advanced leadership techniques through group discussions and training, as well as offering them the unique opportunity to meet and network on an international level with other exceptional young leaders from across the world. More information on this meeting can be found by downloading this online guide document .

Applications for participants will be considered from all youth between the ages 18-30 that have extensive experience with Rotary or Rotary Foundation programs. This includes alumni from Interact, Rotaract, local district RYLAs, Youth Exchange, and Ambassadorial Scholarship programs. Please note that Rotarians, as well as past International RYLA alumni are ineligible to apply as participants for this meeting. However, these individuals can apply to serve as a meeting facilitator and counselor, fulfilling an essential role in making the participants’ experience truly memorable.

Interested candidates should download and submit the following application, with all required signatures, by 15 December 2009:

Download the Youth Participant Application
Download the Counselor Application (Rotarians and former International RYLA alumni only)

If you have any questions about the 2010 International RYLA, please contact us at ryla@rotary.org for more information.