RYLA 2026 – Rotary Youth Leadership Awards

RYLA is an intensive, professionally developed Rotary leadership programme which aims to foster and grow emerging leaders. Participants attend a week long residential workshop taking part in a range of experiences including seminars and group activities designed to develop both self-leadership and leadership of others.

Q. Who can apply for the course?

A. The program is open to participants aged 21-26 years. The candidates must be in full or part time employment and show through their actions that they are emerging leaders

Q. Where and when is the 2026 RYLA course run?

A. The 2026 program will be run in April at Epworth Lodge, Karapiro from April 12th. (9.30am April 12th to 17th April 9pm)

Q. How do I make an application?

A. Applications must be via a Rotary Club. Email us at info@papamoarotaryclub.co.nz and ask for an application form. You will then be interviewed by member(s) of the Papamoa Rotary Club to be selected. If you reside outside the Papamoa area please contact us anyway and we can direct you to the appropriate club.

Q. How much do I have to pay?

A. The Cost Per Attendee is $950 of which RYLA participants contribute $100 and Papamoa Club sponsors the remaining $850.

Q. How many people will be on this course?

A. The course is limited to 45 participants.

Q. When do applications for RYLA 2026 have to be in by?

A. Applications close on the 28th Feb 2026.