An exchange is a year or a semester at a school abroad with a host family. The best-known programmes are scholarship-funded: travel, tuition and accommodation are paid by the organiser and the family pays nothing.
As of 2 September 2026, Dityam lists 29 hand-checked opportunities in this category, 20 of them free. The catalogue is updated daily.
Exchanges have the tightest deadlines in the whole catalogue — applications often close six months before departure.
International educational programme for Ukrainian and German teenagers in Berlin. 8 days of interactive workshops, discussions, creative activities and meetings with experts on politics, media, technology, culture, education and sports. Development of communication and intercultural understanding in an international team.
Details ↗A youth exchange in Wiesbaden, Germany, where 60 young people from across Europe will learn circus skills (juggling, acrobatics, acroyoga), develop communication abilities, and create a final joint performance. Participants will live in an international camp setting with a focus on teamwork and creative activities.
Details ↗Національний бізнес-інкубатор для школярів 13–17 років і студентів 18–25 років. Програма включає 3 місяці навчання, 10 практичних модулів, роботу з менторами, офлайн-буткемпи в різних містах України, фінальний Grand Demo Day у січні 2027. 40 команд-переможців отримають фінансування до 500 000 грн для школярів. Реєстрація до 18 вересня 2026.
Details ↗Youthquake, a national business incubator for young people, offers the chance to develop your own idea, create a business plan or working prototype, and compete for funding. Six tracks to choose from: Digital Products, STEAM, GreenTech, AgroTech and more. Participants get 10 educational modules, mentoring support, an offline/virtual bootcamp and over UAH 11 million in funding for 40 teams. Final competition with prize fund of up to UAH 1.5 million.
Details ↗Free exchange program by the U.S. State Department. A school year studying at an American high school for students in grades 8–10. Host families provide accommodation. All expenses covered.
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Erasmus+ youth exchange in Greece (14–23 November 2026). The programme focuses on olive traditions, sustainable farming and climate adaptation. Participants will harvest olives, visit oil production facilities and a museum, create videos and explore agricultural practices. Accommodation, meals and learning materials are covered. Travel cost reimbursement for Ukrainians up to €279.
Details ↗International Erasmus+ youth exchange in Crete, Greece, October 3–10, 2026. Brings together 48 participants from six countries to explore gender equality, human rights, inclusion and fight against discrimination. Includes interactive workshops, discussions, theatre performances, video creation and awareness campaigns, development of critical thinking and leadership skills, intercultural evenings, Youthpass certificate. Accommodation in a camping site.
Details ↗United World Colleges — a scholarship programme at 18 international colleges worldwide. Two-year IB Diploma studies for teenagers aged 16-18. Partial or full coverage of costs.
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An international 12-month leadership programme by T4 Education for teenagers aged 16–18 from around the world, including Ukraine. It combines mentorship support, team projects, and a closing summit.
Details ↗Children's International Summer Villages — a global nonprofit organization since 1951. Summer camps and exchanges focused on peace, friendship, and cultural understanding.
Details ↗Polish-Ukrainian Council for Youth Exchanges (PNWM). Funds short-term cultural and educational exchanges for young people aged 14-17 from Ukraine and Poland.
Details ↗Two-week summer sessions at Yale University for high school students from around the world. Topics include STEM, humanities, and leadership.
Details ↗Rotary International Youth Exchange — 9,000+ participants annually. Long-term (1 year) and short-term exchanges. The Ukrainian committee operates despite the war.
Details ↗One of the world's oldest international exchange organizations for teenagers aged 15-18. Study for a year or semester at a school abroad. Host family placement with program-covered expenses.
Details ↗Free 6-week research program at MIT for top high school students from around the world. Application deadline for summer 2027 is December 10, 2026. Mentorship from MIT professors, full room and board coverage. About 100 places available each year.
Details ↗US State Department scholarship for teenagers aged 16–18 from Europe. Four-week program in the USA on civil society, leadership, and democracy. Fully funded.
Details ↗Google's international programme for young developers. Participate in real open-source projects with mentors over the summer. Stipend of $1,500–6,600 per project.
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US State Department exchange program for Ukrainian high school students to study for a school year at an American high school. Full scholarship.
Details ↗A French association from the Lorraine region organizes concert tours for Ukrainian children in France (Sourires d'Ukraine, SLAVA UKRAÏNI). Each year, it funds stays for over 100 young Ukrainians with French host families. Partnership with music schools and conservatories of Chernihiv region since 1999.
Details ↗Casting for a teenage role in a youth YouTube project in Kyiv. We're looking for boys and girls aged 12–18 with no acting experience required. Flexible schedule of 3–5 days per week, workplace in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka with transport from the metro. Pay from UAH 1,600 per day for beginners, with growth to UAH 55,000–83,000 per month.
Details ↗Long-term contemporary art programme for teenagers aged 12–14, meetings every Friday at 4 PM. Current intake is closed, but you can fill out a form to join the waiting list.
Details ↗Support for organizations and young people to carry out youth exchanges. Ukrainian young people can participate as members of partner organizations.
Details ↗NGO Stella is looking for 18 participants and 2 group leaders from Kharkiv for a youth exchange to Poland. The project brings together young people from Ukraine and Poland to explore cultural traditions, work in an international team, and create an interactive game. The programme includes ceramic decoration, jewellery making, horse-riding masterclass, and intercultural evenings. Travel, accommodation, and meals are fully funded.
Details ↗State programme competition for implementing youth exchange projects between Ukraine and Poland in 2026. Project duration is 5–10 days with 10–40 participants from both countries. Applications must be submitted by organization leaders with a digital signature.
Details ↗Democracy Reporting International (DRI) is accepting applications for a paid internship programme for young people in government bodies and partner organisations. Participants will gain practical experience in public administration and take part in real work processes.
Details ↗A state programme for youth exchanges between Ukraine and Poland. The competition supports youth exchange projects lasting 5-10 days with 10-40 participants from each country. Organizations submit applications through a coordinator using an electronic signature.
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Creative platform IZOLYATSIA: exhibitions, performances, and art residencies for young people. Showcase your work and participate in projects.
Details ↗An internship program for young people focused on developing analytical skills. Participants explore current public policy issues, work with Ukrainian and international sources, analyse European experience, and prepare their own analytical materials at the public organisation Tochka Dostupu within the Impulse project.
Details ↗An immersive experience at the European Parliament for secondary school students. Students from EU member states and partner countries engage with MEPs and debate current issues.
Details ↗The best-known ones are scholarship-funded: FLEX covers travel, tuition and accommodation in the US in full, and the family pays nothing. Others (AFS, Rotary) offer scholarships or partial funding.
Six months to a year before departure — exchanges have the tightest deadlines of any opportunity for children. FLEX usually opens in autumn, so preparing over the summer is sensible.
FLEX (a year in the US, full scholarship), AFS (a semester or year in dozens of countries), Rotary Youth Exchange, Erasmus+ for young people, and short exchanges run by European foundations. Current intakes are in this list.
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