Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, or RYLA for short, is an all-expense paid weekend of training,

leadership, and bonding experiences for high school students.

It takes place at the YMCA Camp Edwards in East Troy, Wisconsin.  Students have two sessions to choose from:

March 12-15, 2026      April 9-12, 2026

 Students from the following schools are eligible to apply for funding through the Elgin Rotary Clubs:

Central HS(Burlington)

Elgin HS

South Elgin HS

Larkin HS

Harvest Christian Academy

St. Edwards Catholic HS

Westminster Christian

(If you live in Bartlett, St. Charles, Streamwood – we may pass your application along to the appropriate Rotary Clubs)

There is a selection process.  Please turn in your applications as soon as possible.

The Rotary Clubs of Elgin (Noon and Breakfast) work together to cover the $400 cost for as many students as we can.

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Questions can be directed to:  ElginRotary@gmail.com

Please include your contact information – name, email, phone number.

After January 1,  please visit www.rotary5000.org/scholarship.htm for information on other scholarships being offered by the Rotary Club of Elgin (Noon)

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