Distretto Rotaract 2050 - Premio Universita Distretto Rotaract 2050

What you win

You win a place at RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards), a leadership course worth 660 EUR. It runs for 4 days and 3 nights in April 2026 at Gardone Riviera on Lake Garda. All meals and accommodation are included. You get intensive training in leadership, teamwork and self-confidence, led by mental-coaching experts. Each year 4 prizes are awarded: 2 for bachelor's theses and 2 for master's theses. The award comes from the Distretto Rotaract 2050, the youth branch of Rotary covering southern Lombardy and the province of Piacenza. There is no cash prize.

Who can apply

• Degree: You completed a bachelor's or master's degree and defended your thesis during 2025, by 19 December 2025 at the latest.
• University: You graduated from a university or conservatory in the district, such as the University of Brescia, the University of Pavia, the Universita Cattolica (Brescia, Cremona or Piacenza), or the Politecnico di Milano (Cremona or Piacenza).
• Grade: Your final degree mark is at least 99 out of 110.
• Age: You are under 30 when you apply.
• Field of study: Any subject is accepted.
• No club membership: You are not a member of Rotaract or a similar service club.

How to apply

You apply by email by 19 December 2025. Send the application form, your degree certificate (or a self-declaration with the date and mark) and the full PDF of your thesis. A panel of university professors ranks the theses on social impact, innovation, originality and depth. Winners are announced at a district assembly.

How realistic are your chances?

This prize is cut very narrowly. You must have graduated in 2025 from a university in the district, scored at least 99 out of 110, and be under 30. That keeps the pool small. If you clearly meet these conditions and submit a strong, original thesis, your prospects are good, since only 4 awards are given and the judges reward genuine quality over polish.