Youth Programmes
The Rotary Club of Port Nicholson sponsors young people to attend several rotary programmes every year. Please see below the opportunities and when to apply for them.
RYLA -Rotary Youth Leadership Awards– 5 day residential high energy programme to develop young leaders aged 18 - 24. We sponsor 1-2 candidates. Click here to apply
Rotary National Science and technology Forum- offers year 12 students the opportunity to experience university life and explore potential study and career paths in science, mathematics, and technology in a 14 day programme. We sponsor 2 students. Click here to apply
Innovative Young Minds- aim to inspire Year 11 and 12 female innovators and industry leaders in the STEMM (science, technology, engineering, maths and high-tech manufacturing) sectors. It has 3 programmes – residential, online. We sponsor 2 young women Click here to apply
RYPEN Rotary Youth Programme of Enrichment - a Youth Leadership over a weekend long camp for Year 11 and Year 12 students, designed at developing young people’s potential through a mixture of lecture style sessions and adventure-based learning. We sponsor one young person.Click here to apply
Goal setters $4000 scholarships for 3-4 people who have achieved in the face of adversity and are in at least year 2 of tertiary education Click here to apply
Books in schools Dictionaries and Duffy Books are provided to Miramar South School school each year.
The Rotary Club of Port Nicholson is offering up to two grants for attendance at RYLA 2027. Registrations of Interest are open from 1 August until 1 December 2026. The earlier the application, the more likely there will be space available. The programme will be held during 14 - 18 January at St Matthew's Campus, 33 Pownall Street, Masterton.
RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) is a four and a half day residential high energy programme to develop lower North Island young leaders between the ages of 18 and 24.
This exciting programme engages Rotary clubs and districts around the world to help the next generation of leaders expand their skills. The RYLA programme recognises, encourages and educates current and future leaders by offering them an intensive leadership experience. The programme demonstrates Rotary's commitment to developing leaders.
This spirit extends even beyond Rotary clubs. RYLA has substantial goodwill within the wider community and each year attracts cooperation from community and cultural organisations, businesses, and civic and national leaders. Each supporter understands the long-term benefits our young leaders gain from their RYLA experience.
RYLA is an invaluable programme that brings together individuals to harness creativity, diversity, inspiration, energy and leadership to cultivate personal growth and develop long-lasting meaningful change.
The aim is to empower young individuals to create positive growth within themselves and their communities through harnessing their leadership potential.
Submitting your registration of interest is the first step of the application process. Applications will be accepted from 1 August. Your registration of interest information will be automatically sent to the Rotary Club of Port Nicholson and RYLA on submission of your application. You will be CC'd into this email. We will be in contact to progress your application. If your interview is successful, we will pass our endorsement on to the RYLA Organising Committee.
