YOUTH PROGRAMS
Scholarship Program
New Paltz Rotary Club Scholarships are open to all graduating High School Seniors who reside within the New Paltz Central School District and who will be perusing a postsecondary degree or training at any two or four year college, trade school or educational institution.
Youth Exchange Program (YEX)
Sponsorship of an inbound and an outbound international exchange student each year
The Youth Exchange Program (YEX) is an exchange program for secondary school students between the ages of 15 and 17, who travel abroad to learn about other cultures and languages. We have students coming from other countries (Inbound Students) as well as students leaving for other countries (Outbound Students).
For information on applying, click here.
President's Challenge Scholarship
Thanks to the generosity of sponsors from our local community and beyond, the President's Challenge Scholarship assists first-generation Ulster County high school students with overcoming financial barriers associated with attending college. Students are identified in eighth grade by their sponsoring school district and receive mentoring and college readiness support through the completion of high school. Upon graduation, students are able to attend SUNY Ulster tuition-free for two years.
If interested, apply through SUNY Ulster by clicking here.
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)
RYLA is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts where you develop your skills as a leader while having fun and making connections.
If interested contact us to connect through your local Rotary Club and for more information, click here.
Interact
The Interact Club of New Paltz High School helps to develop leadership skills in our students while fostering the core value of Service Beyond Self. Club members provide acts of service to the school, and local community, as well as participating in global initiatives. In addition to volunteering their time to community events, or fundraising to support local and global causes, the students of New Paltz Interact Club also participate in the Global High School Summit, which brings together educators from 72 countries to address a common concern. The New Paltz Interact Club is open to all High School students in grades 9-12. They meet weekly under the guidance of Spanish Teacher, Rod Castro.
