World Nomads: Travel Scholarships

Travel Photography Scholarship 2008

scholarships — Sun, 6 Apr 2008 23:22:00 GMT

Join a National Geographic on-assignment photographer in the Australian Outback!

Applications close: June 30, 2008

World Nomads & National Geographic Channel are giving one exceptional student the chance to go on assignment with renowned wildlife photographer Jason Edwards!

The brief is to photograph the Arid Lands Festival and The Great Hughenden Endurance Camel Race - a 160 km camel endurance race run in the stunningly beautiful area of Porcupine Gorge in Outback Queensland, Australia.

^{Porcupine Gorge Queensland, image coutesy of Tourism Queensland.}

As part of this assignment, you will work alongside and receive mentorship from Jason Edwards, gaining valuable hands-on experience in everything from shot set up, technique and composition through to insights into his many years of diverse experience as an award winning photographer.

To help you take professional photos, the scholarship recipient will receive an Olympus E3 digital camera with 14-54mm f2.8-3.5 Standard Wide Zoom Lens plus a new Lenovo Ideapad Y-510 laptop computer to store your photos and keep your journal.

The scholarship recipient's top photos will be published on the National Geographic Channel's website where they will be viewed by thousands of travellers world wide and offer you a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get your foot in the door of one of the most revered exploration organisations in the world!

The Scholarship also includes airfares from your nearest international airport, accommodation, travel insurance, visa costs and per diems.

Highly regarded for his wildlife and remote landscape photography, Jason Edwards is represented by National Geographic Image Collection.

What you'll be doing

* We'll fly you in from your country of residence to Longreach, Australia. You'll need to be available to be in Australia between August 19-26, 2008. The festival dates are August 22,23 & 24, 2008.

* In Hughenden, you will work alongside Jason Edwards photographing the camel race, festival events and local landscape. Your assignment will involve observing and assisting Jason as well as undertaking your own photographic work. This involves VERY early mornings, and long days chasing the perfect shot, this is not a pool-side holiday!

* You will keep a daily diary about your time on the trip and upload this to a World Nomads travel journal, including pictures you've taken.

* On your return you will submit your top photographs to National Geographic Channel for publication on www.natgeotv.com.au.

* Most of all, you'll be experiencing what it's like to be a photographer-on-asssignment with National Geographic!

Who can apply

* To be eligible you have to be currently enrolled and actively studying at a recognised educational tertiary institution and speak and write fluent English.

* Minimum age 18.

* You must have a valid drivers licence and be comfortable driving a manual vehicle. This is the Outback!

* You should be an exceptional photographer with a lust for adventure, ambition to grow your photographic skills and desire to travel to Outback Australia.

Apply now

If you want it, you've got to show it. To apply you need to:

1. Shoot a series of photos (maximum of 5) that tell a story about a place you have visited. The judges will be looking for:

* originality
* ability to convey a story through photos
* excellent technique

2. Upload your photos (maximum of 5) from this theme to Flickr and

a. Use the image captions to tell us about the place you photographed.
b. Tag your images with the keywords 'Scholarship 2008' - remember to use the inverted commas.
c. Add the images to the World Nomads Group. Only photographs in this group, tagged correctly will be considered.

3. Complete an entry form which includes a 300 word (max) essay on why you should be chosen and copy and paste the links to your photo series.

5. The recipient of the Scholarship, along with the best entries will be published on the World Nomads website on July 14, 2008.

Applications close midnight (Australian Eastern Standard time),June 30, 2008.

Conditions of Entry

1. Information on the scholarship prize and how to enter forms part of these conditions of entry. By applying for this scholarship you agree to be bound by these conditions of entry and all decisions of the scholarship promoter (World Nomads) which are final in all matters relating to the promotion. The scholarship and these conditions of entry are void where prohibited by law. Any changes to these conditions of entry will be published on the World Nomads website at www.worldnomads.com.

2. The promoter is World Nomads Pty Limited of Level 5, 24 York St, Sydney, NSW 2000.

3. Employees of World Nomads, National Geographic Channel, Lenovo, Olympus and their subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and members of their immediate families or households, are ineligible to apply for this scholarship.

4. Entry is free. No purchase necessary. You must be older than 18 to enter and currently enrolled and actively studying at a recognised educational institution. You must also have a valid passport and be available to be in Australia from August 19- 26, 2008. You must also have a valid drivers licence and be comfortable driving a manual car. To enter you must shoot a series of photos which tell a story about a place you have visited, upload your photos (maximum of 5) to www.flickr.com , tag your images with the keywords 'Scholarship 2008' and add them to the World Nomads Group. Only photographs in this group will be considered. You must also complete an entry form which includes a 300 word (or less) essay on why you should be chosen and copy and paste the links to your photo series.

5. The scholarship entries can be submitted from 9.00am AEST on April 1, 2008 and entries close at 11.59m AEST on 30 June 2008. Entries are deemed to be received at the time of receipt by World Nomads and World Nomads records are conclusive as to the time of receipt. All dates are subject to change if necessary in World Nomads discretion.

6. The Scholarship recipient will be selected by a panel of three judges including one independent judge, determining the best overall entry from a review of all eligible entries. The best overall entry is deemed to be the one that demonstrates excellent technique and best depicts a story about "a place you have visited" and articulates why the applicant should be awarded the 2008 World Nomads Travel Photography Scholarship. The selection will be conducted at World Nomads Pty Limited of Level 5, 24 York St, Sydney, NSW 2000 on Tuesday July 1, 2008. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into, including in the event of a dispute. Chance plays no part in determining the successful scholarship recipient. The successful applicant will receive the following;

* 1 x return economy airfare to Townsville or Longreach, Australia from nearest major international airport organised by World Nomads.
* Ground transport to and from the airport to Hughenden.
* 4 x nights accomodtion in Hughenden (premises tbc) and overnight accommodation in Brisbane if required.
* per diems of AUD$60 per day to cover meals
* 1 x E3 Olympus digital camera and with 14-54mm f2.8-3.5 Standard Wide Zoom.
* 1 x Lenovo Ideapad Y-510 laptop computer
* Travel Insurance
* Mentorship from Jason Edwards

7. The scholarship recipient must submit a disk of their top photographs from the assignment to World Nomads and the National Geographic Channel no later than 1 month after returning from the trip. The scholarship recipient must also agree not to promote, sell or offer their assignment photographs to any other National Geographic body other than the National Geographic Channel.

8. The scholarship recipient must also keep a daily travel diary and upload diary entries (no less than 200 words per daily entry) to their World Nomads Journal, no later than 2 weeks after returning from the trip.

8. The Scholarship recipient will be notified by email and the recipient's name will be published on the World Nomads website within 14 days after selection.

9. If the Scholarship recipient is not immediately identifiable or contactable World Nomads will make reasonable efforts to identify and/or contact the Scholarship recipient. If the Scholarship recipient has not accepted the scholarship by 10 July 2008, the next best entry will be selected as scholarship recipient.

10. No responsibility is accepted for late, lost or misdirected mail or any errors or failures in internet or other communications. World Nomads reserves the right to cancel or modify the scholarship promotion if, in its sole discretion, the administration of the scholarship promotion is impaired for technical or other reasons beyond its reasonable control and, in such an event, may select the Scholarship recipient from all valid entries received prior to the impairment.

11. Scholarship prize consists of:

* 1 x return economy airfare to Townsville or Longreach (Approx AUD$2500)
* 4 x nights accomodtion in Hughenden (Approx AUD$400)
* per diems of AUD$60 per day to cover meals (AUD $300)
* 1 x E3 Olympus digital camera and with 14-54mm f2.8-3.5 Standard Wide Zoom.(AU$3599)
* 1 x Lenovo Ideapad Y-510 laptop computer (AUD $1499)
* Travel Insurance (Approx $300)

Total prize value of scholarship is approximately AUD$8,598

12. The value of the prize is accurate at the date of commencement of the scholarship promotion. World Nomads accepts no responsibility for any variation in the value of the prize after that date. The prize cannot be refunded, transferred, substituted or redeemed for cash. World Nomads reserves the right in its sole discretion to substitute the prize with cash or a prize of comparable value if the prize cannot be awarded as described for any reason.

13. The scholarship recipient will be responsible for all personal expenses and any other expenses, fees and costs connected with the prize that are not included in the prize description. The scholarship recipients are also responsible for all transportation to the point of departure, including accommodation costs prior to and following the travel dates in order to meet flight connections.

14. The scholarship recipient must hold valid passports. Entry visas, if applicable will be organised prior to departure.

15. The scholarship recipient agrees that acceptance of the prize by the scholarship recipient is conditional upon compliance with all relevant laws, rules and regulations and upon the scholarship recipient releasing World Nomads,National Geographic Channel, Lenovo, Olympus, Outback Australia Tourism, Arid Lands Festival and their affiliates, subsidiaries, directors, officers, employees and agents, from any and all liability, claims, demands and causes of action for any personal injury or other loss or damage (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss) suffered in connection with the acceptance or use of the prize, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law. World Nomads reserves the right to disqualify the scholarship recipient at its absolute discretion in the event of non-compliance or the failure to provide such releases.

16. As the author of your entry, you warrant that your photographs are original, your own work and have not been digitally manipulated in any way. Any photos deemed by the judges to be digitally manipulated will not be considered for the Scholarship.

17. It will be a condition of entry that both scholarship applicants and the scholarship recipient will grant a non-exclusive copyright license to World Nomads, National Geographic Channel, Lenovo, Olympus and Outback Queensland Tourism to reproduce the work for subsequent promotion of the Scholarship Program.

You can view World Nomads' privacy policy at http://www.worldnomads.com/privacy.aspx.

Travel Writing Scholarship 2008

scholarships — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 03:54:00 GMT

Go on assignment to Kosgoda, Sri Lanka and unearth your own travel story!

Applications close: May 25, 2008

World Nomads will send one exceptional student to participate on an i-to-i volunteer project in the tsunami devastated region of Sri Lanka. Staying in the small coastal village of Kosgoda, 70kms south of Colombo, you will live amongst the local people, working on various neighbourhood projects to help rebuild their community.

As part of this assignment, you will receive mentorship from Sydney Morning Herald journalist and travel writer Keith Austin, who will provide assistance via telephone/internet with story development, scripting and final editing.

You will be staying in Kosgoda with a local family for two weeks, immersing yourself in the local culture. To help you create your own unique story, the scholarship recipient will receive a new Lenovo Ideapad Y-510 laptop computer.

Once you have returned home, you'll write, edit and a create a feature article based on your experience in Sri Lanka which will be reviewed and considered for publication by the Sydney Morning Herald, Australia's pre-eminent newspaper, both printed and on-line - giving you the chance to have your story read by thousands of travellers world wide!

The Scholarship also includes airfares from your nearest international airport, i-to-i program costs, travel vaccinations, visa costs and per diems.

What you'll be doing

* We'll fly you in from your country of residence to Sri Lanka. You'll need to be available between July 6th and July 19th 2008.

* Prior to leaving, you will be mentored by journalist Keith Austin to guide you in how to approach your story.

* In Sri Lanka, you will live amongst the local people of Kosgoda, volunteering to help restore their community whilst interviewing people and seeking out your story.

* You will need to keep a daily diary about your time on the trip and upload this to a World Nomads travel journal, including pictures you've taken.

* On your return you will receive further mentoring from Keith Austin to assist in editing togther your feature story. You will then submit your story to the Sydney Morning Herald for possible publication, and on the World Nomads websites within one month of your return.

* Most of all, you'll be experiencing what it's like to be a journalist in a remote location in one the most beautiful and friendly countries in the world!

Who can apply

* To be eligible you have to be currently enrolled and actively studying at a recognised educational tertiary institution and speak and write fluent english.

* Minimum age 18.

* You should be an exceptional writer with a lust for adventure, ambition to grow your journalism/writing skills and desire to help less fortunate communities in the world.

Apply now

If you want it, you've got to show it. To apply you need to:

1. Craft a 500 words(or less) travel focused essay in English around the theme 'An unforgettable adventure'. It's up to you to convince our judging panel through your writing that you have the spirit of adventure and passion for travel journalism to be chosen for this scholarship. We will be looking for;

• originality
• clarity of ideas
• excellent writing
• ability to source and tell a compelling story.

2. Complete an entry form which includes contact and educational institution details and a 300 words (or less) essay on why you should be chosen. Copy and paste the 'An unforgettable adventure' travel story into the entry form.

3. The recipient of the Scholarship, along with the best entries will be published on the World Nomads wesbite on June 1, 2008.

Applications close midnight (Australian Eastern Standard time), May 25, 2008.

Conditions of Entry

1. Information on the scholarship prize and how to enter forms part of these conditions of entry. By applying for this scholarship you agree to be bound by these conditions of entry and all decisions of the scholarship promoter (World Nomads) which are final in all matters relating to the promotion. The scholarship and these conditions of entry are void where prohibited by law. Any changes to these conditions of entry will be published on the World Nomads website at www.worldnomads.com.

2. The promoter is World Nomads Pty Limited of 1306 World Tower, 87-89 Liverpool St, Sydney, NSW 2000.

3. Employees of World Nomads, TheSydney Morning Herald, Lenovo, i-to-i and their subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and members of their immediate families or households, are ineligible to apply for this scholarship.

4. Entry is free. No purchase necessary. You must be older than 18 to enter and currently enrolled and actively studying at a recognised educational institution. You must also have a valid passport and be available to be in Sri Lanka from July 6-19, 2008. To enter, submit a 500 words (or less) travel focused essay in English around the theme ‘An unforgettable adventure’. Complete an entry form which includes personal contact details and a 300 word (or less) essay on why you should be chosen. Copy and paste your travel story into the entry form at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=P_2fRzj2IVt8c4rSr61_2bYWBg_3d_3d

5. The scholarship entries can be submitted from 9.00am AEST on March 6, 2008 and entries close at 11.59m AEST on 25 May 2008. Entries are deemed to be received at the time of receipt by World Nomads and World Nomads records are conclusive as to the time of receipt. All dates are subject to change if necessary in World Nomads discretion.

6. The Scholarship recipient will be selected by a panel of three judges including one independent judge, determining the best overall entry from a review of all eligible entries. The best overall entry is deemed to be the one that best creatively interprets both "An unforgettable adventure" and articulates why the applicant should be awarded the 2008 World Nomads Travel Writing Scholarship. The selection will be conducted at World Nomads Pty Limited of 1306 World Tower, 87-89 Liverpool St, Sydney, NSW 2000 on Monday 26th May 2008. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into, including in the event of a dispute. Chance plays no part in determining the successful scholarship recipient. The successful applicant will receive the following;

* 1 x return economy airfare to Colombo, Sri Lanka from nearest major international airport organised by World Nomads.
* 1 x 14 day i-to-i 'Community work in coastal Sri Lanka' volunteer trip, from July 6-19, 2008. Trip includes accommodation (shared room in home-stay or shared house), 2 x meals a day (breakfast & dinner) airport pick up and transfers. Check i-to-i website for full details of trip:
* per diems of US$15 per day to cover lunch and incidentals.
* 1 x Lenovo Ideapad Y-510 laptop computer
* Travel Insurance
* Cost of any necessary vaccinations and visas
* Mentorship via email/phone from Keith Austin, writer for the Sydney Morning Herald.

7. The scholarship recipient must write/edit a travel story (no less than 600 words and no greater than 800 words) post visiting Sri Lanka. This piece must focus on a story resulting from the visit to Kosgoda. The recipient must then submit the story to World Nomads no later than 1 month after returning from the trip. The scholarship recipient must also keep a daily travel diary and upload diary entries (no less than 200 words per daily entry) to their World Nomads Journal, no later than 2 weeks after returning from the trip.

8. The Scholarship recipient will be notified by email and the recipient's name will be published on the World Nomads website within 14 days after selection.

9. If the Scholarship recipient is not immediately identifiable or contactable World Nomads will make reasonable efforts to identify and/or contact the Scholarship recipient. If the Scholarship recipient has not accepted the scholarship by 2 June 2008, the next best entry will be selected as scholarship recipient.

10. No responsibility is accepted for late, lost or misdirected mail or any errors or failures in internet or other communications. World Nomads reserves the right to cancel or modify the scholarship promotion if, in its sole discretion, the administration of the scholarship promotion is impaired for technical or other reasons beyond its reasonable control and, in such an event, may select the Scholarship recipient from all valid entries received prior to the impairment.

11. Scholarship prize consists of:

* 1 x return economy airfare to Colombo, Sri Lanka from nearest major international airport organised by World Nomads (approx AUD$2500)
* Per Diems of US$15 x 14 days (US$210)
* 1 x 14 day i-to-i 'Community work in coastal Sri Lanka' volunteer trip (AUD$1835)
* 1 x Lenovo Ideapad Y-510 laptop computer (AUD$1499)
* Travel Insurance (approx AUD$150)
* Cost of any necessary vaccinations and visas (approx AUD$500)

Total prize value of scholarship is approximately AUD$6800

12. The value of the prize is accurate at the date of commencement of the scholarship promotion. World Nomads accepts no responsibility for any variation in the value of the prize after that date. The prize cannot be refunded, transferred, substituted or redeemed for cash. World Nomads reserves the right in its sole discretion to substitute the prize with cash or a prize of comparable value if the prize cannot be awarded as described for any reason.

13. The scholarship recipient will be responsible for all personal expenses and any other expenses, fees and costs connected with the prize that are not included in the prize description. The scholarship recipients are also responsible for all transportation to the point of departure, including accommodation costs prior to and following the travel dates in order to meet flight connections.

14. The scholarship recipient must hold valid passports. Entry visas will be organized prior to departure.

15. The scholarship recipient agrees that acceptance of the prize by the scholarship recipient is conditional upon compliance with all relevant laws, rules and regulations and upon the scholarship recipient releasing World Nomads,The Sydney Morning Herald, Lenovo, i-to-i and their affiliates, subsidiaries, directors, officers, employees and agents, from any and all liability, claims, demands and causes of action for any personal injury or other loss or damage (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss) suffered in connection with the acceptance or use of the prize, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law. World Nomads reserves the right to disqualify the scholarship recipient at its absolute discretion in the event of non-compliance or the failure to provide such releases.

16. As the author of your entry, you warrant that your entry is original and your own work. It will be a condition of entry that both scholarship applicants and the scholarship recipient will grant a non-exclusive copyright license to World Nomads,The Sydney Morning Herald , Lenovo and i-to-i to reproduce the work for subsequent promotion of World Nomads, Lenovo and i-to-i.

You can view World Nomads' privacy policy at http://www.worldnomads.com/privacy.aspx.

2008 Travel Scholarships - Get ready!

scholarships — Wed, 6 Feb 2008 05:06:00 GMT

The following WorldNomads.com Travel Scholarships will be available for students in 2008. The selected student for each travel scholarship will be sent on assignment with a professional to gain real world field experience and insight in some amazing locations.

Travel Writing Scholarship

SUBMISSIONS OPEN FROM: MARCH 7th 2008

Go on assignment to Sri Lanka in July 2008, to the tsunami devastated coastal village of Kosgoda. Working with the community on various local projects you will uncover a story for your own feature article under mentorship from a top travel writer.

For full details and application form, click here

Travel Photography Scholarship

SUBMISSIONS OPEN FROM: APRIL 2008

A photographer's dream come true! Go on assignment In August 2008 with a National Geographic photographer and receive mentorship from the best in the field.

Travel Documentary Scholarship

SUBMISSIONS OPEN FROM: JULY 1ST, 2008

Trek through the ancient tablelands and vast jungle of southern Venezuala to visit the remote village of Kamarata in November 2008. Gaining unique access to film and interview the local Kamarcoto Indian community, you will create a documentary under the professional guidance of film maker Trent O’Donnell.

Make sure you SIGN UP TO THE MAILING LIST to be the first to get the full details.

2008 Podcast Documentary Scholarship - the winner!

scholarships — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 01:49:00 GMT

It's been a difficult and exciting week for our judging panel selecting the next intrepid World Nomads journalist for our Cambodia assignment. The standard was excellent and it came down to two very talented individuals.

Thank you to our judging panel for their time and expertise;

Timothy Latham - ABC Radio Executive Producer and Author

David Britton - Marketing & Fundraising Director, The Fred Hollows Foundation

Chris Noble - Global Marketing Manager, WorldNomads.com

And the winner is....

Kylie Stephenson from University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia.

Congratulations Kylie!

Our judges thought Kylie showed mature use of the medium with clear scripting and good story telling and demonstrated a solid technical understanding with cross fades and a touch of music.

Kylie takes the listener on a story with a clear beginning, middle and end, managing to combine two stories which both support the theme of "opening up ones eyes". An excellent piece.

Our runner up is Peter Lovegrove from London College of Communication, UK.

Peter showed good editing and editorial skills. Lovely mix at the top with music and sfx successfully taking the listener into the city and the university. Simple and effective story telling complete with a mixture of voices keeps up the pace and movement. By including some of his questions in the interview Peter demonstrates his interviewing ability and takes the listener onto 'location'. Great stuff.

Our Shortlist

Applicants who made our shortlist also deserve a special mention (in alphabetical order);

Jessica Noske-Turner
Susannah Palk
Christianna Reinstein
Cobi Smith

Thank you to every student who took the time to apply, we appreciate your efforts.

Stay tuned to hear about Kylie's adventure and our next exciting scholarship opportunity.....

Travel Documentary Scholarship - See the winner's film!

scholarships — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:56:00 GMT

Hidden Potential, by Cesar Salmeron

"One thing is for sure – it has made me realise that the only way to make other people aware of the world outside their own front yard, is a device you carry on your shoulder with a big red button that says - RECORD!"

Our World Nomads Documentary Scholarship recipient, Cesar Salmeron has returned from his Kenyan adventure where he particpated on the Kiwanja Ndege Community Project. Cesar's life changing journey is beautifully documented in his film, Hidden Potential.

"It has been a great honour to be chosen....This trip has been one of the most amazing experiences of my life, simply because this was the first time that I was travelling for a single reason: Capture the people around you and create a compelling and engaging narrative." Cesar Salmeron

Read Cesar's blog

Podcast Documentary Scholarship, 2008 - CLOSED

scholarships — Thu, 8 Nov 2007 04:15:00 GMT

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Do you dream about being an intrepid journalist seeking out stories from remote parts of the world? Then here is the opportunity for you!

Go on assignment to The Fred Hollows Eye Camp, Kampong Thom, Cambodia

Applications close: January 20, 2008

World Nomads will send one exceptional student on assignment to visit a Fred Hollows Foundation eye camp in the remote Baray District of Kampong Thom Province, Cambodia. In one of the poorest countries in south-east Asia, blindness is a real problem with limited health care facilities and an estimated 162,000 blind people. The Fred Hollows Foundation has worked in Cambodia since 2000 providing basic eye health care to remote communites and rebuilding medical facilities that were destroyed by the Pol Pot regime.

As part of this assignment, you will receive mentorship from ABC Radio Journalist, Executive Producer & Author, Tim Latham, who will provide assistance via telephone/internet with story development, scripting and final editing.

You will stay at the eye camp for three days witnessing vital cataract surgery performed by the team, restoring sight to local villagers. Gaining special access to interview The Fred Hollows team and local villagers, you will seek out your own unique story to be recorded on your new mobile digital recorder.

Post assignmnet you will enjoy a 6 day Intrepid Independant Tour - 'Highlights of Cambodia' to delve deeper into Cambodia’s rich history and culture. The Scholarship also covers airfares from your nearest international airport to Phnom Penh, mobile digital recorder, travel vaccinations, visa costs and per diems.

Once you have returned home, you'll create a 10 - 15 minute Podcast Documentary which World Nomads will submit to a number of international radio programs, podcast channels and partner sites such as Intrepid Travel, The Fred Hollows Foundation and Lonely Planet, giving you the chance to have your story heard by thousands of travellers.

What you'll be doing

* We'll fly you in from your country of residence and you'll have to be available to be in Cambodia between February 16th and February 28th 2008.

* Prior to leaving you will be mentored by journalist Tim Latham to guide you in how to approach finding your story.

* In Cambodia, you will be given unique access to interview members of The Fred Hollows team and be assisted by a translator to interview patients and local community members. Click here for more information on The Fred Hollows Foundation work in Cambodia.

* Post assignment you will enjoy a 6 day Intrepid Independant tour.

* You will keep a daily diary about your time on the trip and upload this plus pictures you've taken to your World Nomads travel journal.

* On your return you will receive further mentoring from Tim Latham to assist in editing together your story. You will then upload the 10 - 15 minute documentary podcast to the World Nomads web site within 2 months of your return.

* Most of all, you'll be experiencing what it's like to be journalist in a remote location in one the most beautiful and friendly countries in the world.

Where you'll be going

* You will fly to Phnom Penh in Cambodia and travel by 4WD to the Kampong Thom Province. This is the real deal! Travelling to a remote area involves a full day's journey on dirt roads, not for the faint hearted!

* You will stay in a basic hotel in Kampong Thom Province and travel daily to and from the remote eye camp in the Baray District. (approximately 2 hours each way, so you must be prepared for some rustic travel!).

* Your Intrepid tour travels from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap taking in all the sights including the magnificent temples of the Angkor Complex.

Who can apply

* To be eligible you have to be a journalism, media, radio, arts/communications student at a recognised educational institution and speak fluent english.
* Minimum age 18.
* You should be a mad-keen auteur with a lust for adventure and a desire to enhance your journalism skills.
* You must be prepared for lots of overland travel in rustic conditions!

Apply now

If you want it, you've got to show it. To apply you need to:

1. Compile a 3 minute (or less) travel focussed podcast documentary in english around the theme ‘It Opened My Eyes’. It's up to you to convince our judging panel through your documentary that you have the spirit of adventure and passion for travel journalism to be chosen for this scholarship. We will be looking for;

• originality
• clarity of ideas
• excellent presentation and interview skills
• ability to source and tell a compelling story.

2. Upload your podcast documentary anywhere you wish on the internet (e.g podcast hosts such as bigcontact.com, blogamp.com, ipodnetwoks.com etc) and note the url address.

3. Go to Worldnomads.com and complete the 2008 World Nomads Podcast Documentary Scholarship application form which includes personal details and a 300 words (or less) essay on why you should be chosen. Copy and paste the link to your podcast submission into the entry form.

Applications close Sunday January 20, 2008.

Conditions of Entry

2. The promoter is World Nomads Pty Limited of 1306 World Tower, 87-89 Liverpool St, Sydney, NSW 2000.

3. Employees of World Nomads, The Fred Hollows Foundation, Intrepid Travel and their subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and members of their immediate families or households, are ineligible to apply for this scholarship.

4. Entry is free. No purchase necessary. You must be older than 18 to enter and currently actively studying journalism and or communications/radio/media/arts at a recognised educational institution. You must also have a valid passport and be available to be in Cambodia from February 16-28, 2008. To enter, submit an English language podcast documentary of less than three minutes in length on the theme " It opened my eyes”. You can submit your entry by doing the following:

a) Upload your podcast anywhere you wish on the internet.

and

b) Go to http://journals.worldnomads.com/scholarships/post/10992.aspx and follow the directions to fill out the application form and tell us in English in 300 words or less why you should be chosen as the 2008 Travel Podcast Scholarship recipient. Copy and paste the link to your podcast submission into the application form.

5. The scholarship entries can be submitted from 9.00am AEST on November 9 2007 and entries close at 11.59m AEST on 20 January 2008. Entries are deemed to be received at the time of receipt by World Nomads and World Nomads records are conclusive as to the time of receipt. All dates are subject to change if necessary in World Nomads discretion.

6. The Scholarship recipient will be selected by a panel of three judges including one independent judge judging the best overall entry from a review of all eligible entries. The best overall entry will best interpret both "It opened my eyes" and best articulate why the author of the entry should be awarded the 2008 World Nomads Journalism Podcast Scholarship. The selection will be conducted at World Nomads Pty Limited of 1306 World Tower, 87-89 Liverpool St, Sydney, NSW 2000 on Monday 21st January 2008. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into, including in the event of a dispute. Chance plays no part in determining the successful scholarship recipient. The successful applicant will receive the following;

* 1 x return economy airfare to Phnom Penh from nearest major international airport organised by World Nomads.
* Ground transport to and from Phnom Penh to Kampong Thom and to and from the eye camp.
* Per Diems of US$30 per day whilst at and in transit to the eye camp (four days) and US$60 per day whilst in and in transit to Phnom Penh (2 days). A total per diem of US$240 to cover accommodation, food and incidentals.
* 1 x 6 day Intrepid Independent Tour - 'Highlights of Cambodia' to be taken from February 22-28, 2008. Trip includes accommodation, transfers, some activities and a US$100 per diem to cover meals. Check Intrepid Travel website for full details of trip: http://www.intrepidtravel.com/trips/KAB
* 1 x Micro Tack II Professional 2-Channel Mobile Digital Recorder and accessories.
* Travel Insurance.
* Cost of any necessary vaccinations and visas.

7. The scholarship recipient must produce / edit an audio documentary of no less than 10 minutes, and no longer than 15 minutes in duration post visiting the eye camp. This documentary must focus on a story resulting from the visit to The Fred Hollows eye camp. The recipient must then submit this podcast to World Nomads no later than 2 months after returning from the trip. The scholarship recipient must also keep a daily travel diary and upload diary entries ( no less than 200 words per daily entry) to the World Nomads website, via an online travel journal, no later than 2 weeks after returning from the trip.

8. The Scholarship recipient will be notified by email and the recipient's name will be published on the World Nomads website within 14 days after selection.

9. If the Scholarship recipient is not immediately identifiable or contactable World Nomads will make reasonable efforts to identify and/or contact the Scholarship recipient. If the Scholarship recipient has not accepted the scholarship by 27 January 2008, the next best entry will be selected as scholarship recipient.

10. No responsibility is accepted for late, lost or misdirected mail or any errors or failures in internet or other communications. World Nomads reserves the right to cancel or modify the scholarship promotion if, in its sole discretion, the administration of the scholarship promotion is impaired for technical or other reasons beyond its reasonable control and, in such an event, may select the Scholarship recipient from all valid entries received prior to the impairment.

11. Scholarship prize consists of:

1 x return economy airfare to Phnom Penh from nearest major international airport organised by World Nomads (approximate value AUD$3000)

1 x 6 day Intrepid Independent Tour - 'Highlights of Cambodia' (Value AUD$640)

Per Diems (approximate value US$340)

1 x Micro Tack II Professional 2-Channel Mobile Digital Recorder or equivalent.(approximate value AU$750)

Travel Insurance. (approximate value AUD$85)

Cost of any necessary vaccinations and visas.(approximate value AUD$500)

Total prize value of scholarship is approximately AUD$5425

12. The value of the prize is accurate at the date of commencement of the scholarship promotion. World Nomads accepts no responsibility for any variation in the value of the prize after that date. The prize cannot be refunded, transferred, substituted or redeemed for cash. World Nomads reserves the right in its sole discretion to substitute the prize with cash or a prize of comparable value if the prize cannot be awarded as described for any reason.

13. The scholarship recipient will be responsible for all personal expenses and any other expenses, fees and costs connected with the prize that are not included in the prize description. The scholarship recipients are also responsible for all transportation to the point of departure, including accommodation costs prior to and following the travel dates in order to meet flight connections.

14. The scholarship recipient must hold valid passports. Entry visas will be organized prior to departure.

15. The scholarship recipient agrees that acceptance of the prize by the scholarship recipient is conditional upon compliance with all relevant laws, rules and regulations and upon the scholarship recipient releasing World Nomads, The Fred Hollows Foundation, Intrepid Travel and their affiliates, subsidiaries, directors, officers, employees and agents, from any and all liability, claims, demands and causes of action for any personal injury or other loss or damage (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss) suffered in connection with the acceptance or use of the prize, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law. World Nomads reserves the right to disqualify the scholarship recipient at its absolute discretion in the event of non-compliance or the failure to provide such releases.

16. As the author of your entry, you warrant that your entry is original and your own work. It will be a condition of entry that both scholarship applicants and the scholarship recipient will grant a non exclusive copyright license to World Nomads, The Fred Hollows Foundation and Intrepid Travel to reproduce the work for subsequent promotion of World Nomads, The Fred Hollows Foundation and Intrepid Travel.

You can view World Nomads' privacy policy at http://www.worldnomads.com/privacy.aspx.

2007 Travel Photography Scholarship - see the photos!

scholarships — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 06:58:00 GMT

2007 Photo Scholarship winner Cameron Herweynen with two Yolngu kids at the Garma Festival. Photo courtesy Yothu Yindi Foundation/Cameron Herweynen " />

The inaugural World Nomads Travel Photography Scholarship provided the opportunity for a talented photography student to travel to the Garma Festival in Ahnem Land and receive mentorship from renowned photographer Mark Rogers.

Click here to see Cameron's Photos

Cameron Herweynen was selected from more than 90 international applicants for his beautiful series of portraits captured in Malawi. The judging panel consisted of Jacinta Spurrett, National Geographic, Mark Rogers, Photographer, Simon Balderstone, Yothu Yindi Foundation and Simon Monk, WorldNomads.com. A photography student from Northern Melbourne Institute of Tafe, Cameron was sent on assignment as a member of the media to document this unique celebration of Yolngu culture.

Herweynen says "I had never had the opportunity to work with so many media people before. It forced me to challenge myself and go beyond taking the standard photos of the media, and capture a powerful portrait of the Yolngu people.

I really loved taking part and helping to preserve the Yolngu culture through my photographs, it was such a unique experience one not too many people have the opportunity of seeing."

Regarded as one of Australia's most significant indigenous festivals, Garma attracts about 20 clans from north east Ahnem Land as well as representatives from clan groups throughout Australia. The festival is designed to encourage the practice, preservation and maintenance of traditional dance (bunggul), song (manikay), art and ceremony on Yolngu lands. The 3 day festival created a magnificent opportunity for Cameron to develop relationships with the Yolngu people and capture some stunning images.

"My experience at the Garma festival was life changing. I have learnt so much from winning this scholarship. As challenging as some of it was, it has prepared me for the competitive travel photography industry, and given me the confidence to get out there in the world and make a career from my photography."

A selection of Camerons photos will be exhibiting at Eckersley's Open Space Gallery, 97 Franklin St, Melbourne, Australia, 5th - 15th December, 2008.  

Click here to read about Cameron's Garma experience in his journal.

Travel Scholarships 2008

scholarships — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 23:08:00 GMT

WorldNomads.com is passionate about travel.

Continuing in 2008, we will be offering an annual series of travel scholarships. Each is designed to create a dynamic experiential learning opportunity which offers mentoring, produces exciting content and facilitates partnerships to publish/broadcast/exhibit student’s work. The scholarships aim to attract those students who have a passion for travel and a strong desire to learn and contribute to making a difference in the world.

Scholarship Eligibility

To be eligible for a World Nomads Scholarship, you must;
i. Be enrolled at an education institution.
ii. Be able to demonstrate significant talent in your chosen area of application.
iii. Be able to demonstrate a strong desire to develop appropriate skills in your area and a passion for travel.

The Scholarships

We will be offering the following scholarships to one individual each year:
1. Travel Writing Scholarship
2. Travel Radio Broadcast Scholarship
3. Travel Photography Scholarship
4. Travel Documentary Scholarship

Click here to register for the mailing list

Applications for these scholarships will be available once clear dates have been established. If you would like us to let you know once these are open, please submit your contact details here.

2007 Video Documentary Scholarship - Winner Announced !!

scholarships — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 10:30:00 GMT

After many hours of watching videos, being enthralled by the standard and talent of films submitted, then arguing furiously over who should be awarded the scholarship, we've finally picked a worthy winner.

Thank you to our judges for the time and consideration given -

Trent O'Donnell - Documentary Film Producer
Imogen Young - Lonely Planet Global Marketing Manager
Amanda Byrne - World Nomads Program Manager

And the winner is .....

Cesar Salmeron - Home, A place I love to visit

We chose Cesar as the winner of the 2007 World Nomads Video Documentary scholarship because he proved it is possible to tell a compelling personal story within the 3 minutes we set and conveyed his story well with excellent use of a voiceover and imagery. He was also able to weave together a script about why travel is important to him and how the places he visits define him not only as a traveller but as a person.

It was his gently introspective viewpoint and delicate eye that made us believe he would be the ideal candidate to film the impact that community travel has on both the travellers and the community they visit. For the judges, his film lingered and that was the key.

Runners - Up

Jennifer Kassabian - Where I love to visit

A well shot, well told and vibrant piece from Jennifer. Quite a travelogue style that tickles at your wanderlust and makes you want to book your next trip tomorrow. We racked our brains between Jennifer, Cesar and Fabio and she was incredibly unlucky to miss out this time.

Fabio Miggiano - Africa on the Road

Adventure is not bound by language and this italian piece proves just that. Certainly the best edited film submitted and shows Fabio has a great eye for capturing the colourful and diverse culture of Africa. Very unlucky also not to have won.

Other Finalists

The following films ranked very highly amoungst our judges and we commend them on their excellent submissions.

Daniel Collins - Ethiopian Granduer
A very simple, effective piece that uses imagery and understated music to convey the hardships faced by a third world nation. An excellent piece.

Denzil Lloyd - The places Denzil loves to visit

Another very inspiring travel video. Well shot and captures what we love about going to places untouched, unseen and experiencing new adventures.

Patrick William Smith - Places I love to visit - New Mexico vs New Zealand

Unique is the word for this one. A different take on breaking free of the everyday norm and getting out into the world. Looks like he had a ball making it.

Priyanka Chhabra - Patli Gali

Priyanka has delivered a great piece that puts you right in the middle of busting Indian marketplace. Sometimes when travelling it's the day-to-day lives of others that can be the most
fascinating thing to witness.

Michelle Roberts - Children of Fortune

An excellent piece that firmly brings to life the impact tourism can have on local communities and how sustainability through effective management of tourism is so vital. It resonated strongly with the judges.

Thank you again to everyone that submitted entries for the scholarship and stay tuned to World Nomads for more scholarships and to see Cesar's work on return from Kenya.

Closed - Video Documentary Scholarship, 2007

scholarships — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 23:58:00 GMT

If you've ever imagined what it's like to be a video documentary filmmaker, on the road in remote parts of the world, giving something back to a community in need, then the video documentary scholarship is your opportunity to live and film that dream.

Go on assignment with professional filmmaker Trent O'Donnell.

Kiwanje Ndege Primary School Community Project, Kenya

Applications close: August 13th 2007

Kick start your career by going on assignment to Kenya with professional documentary producer Trent O'Donnell, who filmed Positive Footprints in Nepal last year and create your own short documentary as part of a World Expeditions community project travel trek.

The lucky scholarship recipient will also receive a travel video pack from Lonely Planet to shoot and edit your documentary, which includes:

* Sony HDR-HC5 video camera
* Professional mike
* Pro headphone
* Low pro camera bag

This is your opportunity to present your work to a wide global audience through featured presentation on the LonelyPlanet.tv and worldnomads.com web site's.

What you'll be doing

We'll fly you in from your country of residence and you'll obviously have to be available to be in Kenya between September 9th and September 16th 2007.

* Under the mentorship of professional documentary film maker Trent O'Donnell you will shoot a video documentary using your new equipment on the theme of community project travel and the impact it has only both the local community as well as the travellers that participate.

* You will keep a daily diary about your time on the trip and upload this plus pictures you've taken to your world Nomads travel journal.

* You will edit and upload your 5 - 15 minute documentary to the LonelyPlanet.tv web site within 3 months of your return. (If your documentary is longer than 5 minutes in duration, it needs to be cut into 5 minute episodes to be uploaded to Lonely Planet.)

Where you'll be going

The Kiwanje Ndege Primary School, in the Laikipia region of Kenya, endeavours to educate up to two hundred local children, however the school's facilities are in desperate need of repair. Over the four project days you'll be involved in the building of new desks and general refurbishment of the classroom facilities. You'll also assist in installing a water tank and guttering system which will allow the school to harness rainwater, a much needed commodity during the dry season. Once finished the work will have a lasting impact on the lives of the local children. Then your final days will be spent enjoying a safari in the Samburu National Park, viewing the diverse wildlife, a fitting end to your time in Kenya. For more details on the trip, go to World Expeditions

Who can apply

* To be eligible you have to be a film / video or communications student at a recognised educational institution.

* Minimum age 18

* You are a mad-keen auteur with a lust for adventure and a desire to enhance your documentary filmmaking skills.

Apply now

If you want it, you've got to show it. To apply you need to:

1. Compile a 3 minute (or less) short video based around the theme of 'Places I love to visit'. This could be compiled from previous travel video you've shot, pictures you've taken or it could even be your favourite local destination.

2. Go to LonelyPlanet.tv, and sign up and follow the instructions to submit your video online (make sure you comply with LonelyPlanet.tv's terms of use!). Tag your video with the following code #pwn001 when you upload it. You can only submit your entry in one of the following formats: .mov, .avi, .mpg, .mpeg, .qt, .mp4, .3gp, .mp2, .dv or .wmv.

3. Copy & paste the LonelyPlanet.tv link to your video submission (url) in the online application form. It's up to you to convince our judging panel through your video that you have the spirit of adventure and passion for filmmaking to be chosen for this scholarship.

4. Complete the 2007 World Nomads Video Documentary scholarship application form (see link below) which includes personal details and a 300 words (or less) essay on why you should be chosen.

Applications close Monday 13th August 2007.

-- this Scholarship has now closed --

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

1. Information on the scholarship prize and how to enter forms part of these conditions of entry. By applying for this scholarship you agree to be bound by these conditions of entry and all decisions of the scholarship promoter ( World Nomads) which are final in all matters relating to the promotion. The scholarship and these conditions of entry are void where prohibited by law. Any changes to these conditions of entry will be published on the World Nomads website at www.worldnomads.com.

2. The promoter is World Nomads Pty Limited of 1306 World Tower, 87-89 Liverpool St, Sydney, NSW 2000.

3. Employees of World Nomads, Lonely Planet, World Expeditions and their subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and members of their immediate families or households, are ineligible to apply for this scholarship.

4. Entry is free. No purchase necessary. You must be older than 18 to enter and currently actively studying film and or video / communications student at a recognised educational institution. You must also have a valid passport. To enter, submit an English language short film of less than three minutes in length on the theme " Places I love to visit”. You can submit your entry by doing the following:

1. Go to Lonely Planet TV, and sign up and follow the instructions to submit your video online (make sure you comply with LonelyPlanet.tv’s terms of use!). Tag your video with the following code #pwn001 when you upload it. You can only submit your entry in one of the following formats: .mov, .avi, .mpg, .mpeg, .qt, .mp4, .3gp, .mp2, .dv or .wmv.

and

2. Go to http://journals.worldnomads.com/scholarships/post/XXXX.aspx and follow the directions to fill out the application form and tell us in English in 300 words or less why you should be chosen as the 2007 Video Documentary Scholarship recipient.

5. The scholarship entries can be submitted from 9.00am AEST on June 15th 2007 and entries close at 5.00pm AEST on 13 August 2007. Entries are deemed to be received at the time of receipt by World Nomads and World Nomads records are conclusive as to the time of receipt. All dates are subject to change if necessary in World Nomads discretion.

6. The Scholarship recipient will be selected by a panel of three judges including one independent judge judging the best overall entry from a review of all eligible entries. The best overall entry will best interpret both "Places I love to visit" and best articulate why the author of the entry should be awarded the 2007 World Nomads Video Documentary Scholarship. The selection will be conducted at World Nomads Pty Limited of 1306 World Tower, 87-89 Liverpool St, Sydney, NSW 2000 on Friday 17th August 2007. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into, including in the event of a dispute. Chance plays no part in determining the successful scholarship recipient. The successful applicant will receive the following

- 8-Day community project travel trip to Kenya with World Expeditions and mentorship from World Nomads documentary filmmaker, Trent O’Donnell.
- Trip includes *7 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 6 dinners *national park and conservation fees *services of a driver and cookout throughout safari who will take care of all camp chores *combination of camping and permanent camp accommodation on a twin share basis on project and safari sections *private safari transportation with a maximum of 5 group members per vehicle.
- Return Economy airfares from nearest major international airport to project destination organised by World Expeditions.
- Travel Video pack from Lonely Planet TV including, Sony HDR-HC5 video camera, Professional mike, Pro headphone, Low pro camera bag.

7. The scholarship recipient must produce / edit a video documentary of no less than 5 minutes, and no longer than 20 minutes in duration post participating in the World Expeditions Community Project Trip. This documentary must focus on “community project travel and the impact it has only both the local community as well as the travellers that participate”. If longer than 5 minutes, the documentary must be edited by the scholarship recipient ( using your own editing equipment) into equal parts duration, not exceeding more than 5 minutes each in duration. The recipient must then submit this documentary to Lonely Planet TV no later than 3 months after returning from the World Expeditions Community Project trip. The scholarship recipient must also keep a daily travel diary and upload diary entries ( no less than 200 words per daily entry) to the World Nomads website, via an online travel journal, no later than 2 weeks after returning from the World Expeditions Community Project trip.

8. The Scholarship recipient will be notified by email and the recipient's name will be published on the World Nomads and Lonely Planet TV websites within 14 days after selection.

9. If the Scholarship recipient is not immediately identifiable or contactable World Nomads will make reasonable efforts to identify and/or contact the Scholarship recipient. If the Scholarship recipient has not accepted the prize by 24 August 2007, the next best entry will be selected as scholarship recipient.

10. No responsibility is accepted for late, lost or misdirected mail or any errors or failures in internet or other communications. World Nomads reserves the right to cancel or modify the scholarship promotion if, in its sole discretion, the administration of the scholarship promotion is impaired for technical or other reasons beyond its reasonable control and, in such an event, may select the Scholarship recipient from all valid entries received prior to the impairment.

11. Scholarship prize consists of:

1. One return economy flight, to trip destination, Kenya, departing from the nearest international airport to the scholarship recipient's home (provided by World Nomads - approximate value AU$3000). The carrier's normal terms and conditions of travel will apply.
2. A World Expeditions Community Project Trip to Kenya (provided by World Nomads - approximate value AU$1890).
3. Lonely Planet TV Travel Video Pack including Sony HDR-HC5 video camera (approximate retail value AU$1,999.00);
Professional mike (approximate retail value AU$800);
Pro headphone (approximate retail value AU$200); Low pro camera bag (approximate retail value AU$500);
4. Travel Insurance provided by World Nomads (approximate retail value AU$85)

Total prize value of scholarship is approximately AUD$8,474.

12. The value of the prize is accurate at the date of commencement of the scholarship promotion. World Nomads accepts no responsibility for any variation in the value of the prize after that date. The prize cannot be refunded, transferred, substituted or redeemed for cash. World Nomads reserves the right in its sole discretion to substitute the prize with cash or a prize of comparable value if the prize cannot be awarded as described for any reason.

13. The scholarship recipient will be responsible for all personal expenses and any other expenses, fees and costs connected with the prize that are not included in the prize description. The scholarship recipients are also responsible for all transportation to the point of departure, including accommodation costs prior to and following the travel dates in order to meet flight connections.

14. The scholarship recipient must hold valid passports. Entry visas will be organised 14 days in advance of departure through World Expeditions.

15. The scholarship recipient agrees that acceptance of the prize by the scholarship recipient is conditional upon compliance with all relevant laws, rules and regulations and upon the scholarship recipient releasing World Nomads, Lonely Planet, World Expeditions and their affiliates, subsidiaries, directors, officers, employees and agents, from any and all liability, claims, demands and causes of action for any personal injury or other loss or damage (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss) suffered in connection with the acceptance or use of the prize, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law. World Nomads reserves the right to disqualify the scholarship recipient at its absolute discretion in the event of non-compliance or the failure to provide such releases.

16. As the author of your entry, you warrant that your entry is original and your own work. It will be a condition of entry that both scholarship applicants and the scholarship recipient will grant a non exclusive copyright license to World Nomads, Lonely Planet TV and World Expeditions to reproduce the work for subsequent promotion of the World Nomads Travel Scholarships, promotion of Lonely Planet TV, promotion of World Expeditions trips and both the Lonely Planet, World Nomads and World Expeditions websites for general promotion.

You can view Lonely Planet's privacy policy at http://www.lonelyplanet.com/privacy/. You can view World Nomads' privacy policy at http://www.worldnomads.com/privacy.aspx.