Rotary districts select teams comprising four non-Rotarians and one Rotarian leader, engaged in different businesses and professions. Each of two paired districts sends and receives a team for a four- to six-week study program. Pairings are usually determined by The Rotary Foundation's trustees to ensure wide geographical distribution, but exchanges can also be arranged by the participating districts.

                While visiting abroad, GSE team members follow a carefully planned itinerary, including visits to government and cultural institutions, schools, religious and historic sites and other points of interest. In addition, each member spends at least five days studying and observing the practice of his or her profession in the host district.

                The Foundation grant funds round-trip air transportation for each team member. Rotarians provide lodging in their homes, meals, and group travel, allowing the opportunity for participants to become acquainted with the customs and culture of the people in their host district.

Eligibility

                Team Members must be between the ages of 25 and 40 and employed full-time, with a minimum of two-years experience, in a recognized business or profession. In addition, candidates should have some proficiency in the language of the country to which they intend to travel, must be exemplary in their business or professional conduct, enthusiastic about their vocations, and capable of deriving maximum educational value from the program. After their study abroad, participants are expected to speak about their experiences at Rotary meetings and other civic functions.

                Interested applicants should contact their local Rotary club for application materials and information regarding deadlines.

Application Form:

  GSE Team Member Application - Adobe Acrobat format.  You can fill it out online and then print from your printer. You will need free Adobe Acrobat Reader program.

Team member applications due by October 1, 2008
Please send complete applications to
Foundation Chairman Todd Lindley

GSE Team Leader Application

Team leader applications due by September 1, 2008
Please send complete applications to
Foundation Chairman Todd Lindley

GSE Team Handbook

GSE Brochure

2008-2009
District 6060 - District 2440

Rotary District 2440 contains 65 clubs and approximately 2,000 Rotarians and is located along the far western coast of Turkey.