Students and Youth

Our programs for students and youth can change the lives of those who participate. Through these programs, young people can earn scholarships, travel on cultural exchanges or impact our community through various service projects.

Students

Grand Rapids Rotary's STRIVE mentoring program and its Boyden-Shearer Scholarship help students improve their present educational status and life prospects, while our Ambassadorial Scholarship promotes international understanding by bringing together people from different countries and cultures. 

Youth

Hundreds of young people aged 30 and under participate in Grand Rapids Rotary programs such as Interact and Rotary Youth Exchange to learn skills that will help them become future leaders. These programs allow participants to discover more about themselves and the world by participating in community projects, leadership training and cultural exchanges.