Rotary Group Study Exchange

The Group Study Exchange (GSE) program of The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for young business and professional men and women between the ages of 25 and 40 in the initial years of their professional life. The program provides travel grants for teams of participants to exchange visits between paired areas in different countries. For four to six weeks, team members study the host country’s institutions and ways of life, observe their own vocations as practiced abroad, develop personal and professional relationships, and exchange ideas.  The GSE Team is led by a Rotarian Team Leader.

Rotarians interested in applying for Team Leader should complete the Team Leader Application, submit it to your Rotary Club for endorsement by the president and forward to the GSE Chair.   A GSE Team Leader is selected from among applicants.  Applicants Must:

• Be a U.S. Citizen
• Be an experienced Rotarian, well informed on the USA and Rotary
  It is the Leader’s duty to help the team prepare for a meaningful exchange. This is accomplished by meeting regularly with the Team (this is essential for building team spirit and self confidence), guiding them in preparing the visual program (Power Point) that will be presented at the Rotary meetings in their host country and acquaint them with Rotary International’s purpose and goals. The Leader needs to act as advisor/counselor when the need arises and act as liaison between the Team and the Host Clubs.
  
  Team Member applicants must complete the Team Member Application.  All applicants must first have their candidacy endorsed by a Rotary club near their home or workplace. From there, endorsed applications should be forwarded to the GSE Chair.
  
  GSE Team Members are selected from among applicants.  Applicants Must: 

• Be a U.S. Citizen
• Age range between 25 and 40
• Be employed full-time
• Have worked in current career field at least two years at time of application
• Live or work within District 6710

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