Travel Photo Scholarships, 2016 @ World Nomads

Scholarship Details: The Winner will receive: A 10-day all-expenses-paid trip to Nepal with Intrepid Travel Round-trip airfare from your country of residence to Kathmandu, Nepal Insight into how Nepal is being rebuilt through the Australian Himalayan Foundation Professional mentorship from travel photographer Richard I'Anson Travel insurance for the duration of the trip from World Nomads Plus be outfitted for the assignment with gear from Kathmandu The 4 Runner ups will receive: A FREE 45-min portfolio review from Richard I'Anson (valued at $800 AUD) The 25 shortlisted entrants will receive: The option of a 45-min portfolio review from Richard I'Anson (special rate of $400 AUD) Eligibility: The entrants must: Have an exceptionally high degree of proficiency in written English. Have a current, valid passport and must be available as per the dates set out. Be fit and healthy as moderate levels of physical work are involved as well as a number of late nights! Be an exceptional photographer with a lust for adventure, have a strong desire to be mentored and grow your photographic knowledge and skills, an ambition to forge a career in travel photography. The scholarship is open to all nationalities (subject to obtaining a visa to enter Nepal) Any non-professional can apply - this is open photography students or keen amateurs/pro-amateurs looking build a career in travel photography. Age Limit: Applicants must have an age of minimum 18 years as on 25th November, 2015 How to apply: To apply for the scholarship, follow these 3 steps: Shoot your photo story (maximum of 5 images): Your images must tell a story about a place you have visited. 'Place' may be anywhere; somewhere in your own community or much further away. Each of the 5 shots must have accompanying caption text (1-2 sentences) to help contextualize the shot. Craft a 1500-character essay telling us what winning this scholarship would mean to you and why we should choose you. Complete the application form including your personal details along with uploading your photos at: http://scholarships.travel/apply Last date: 25th November 2015 For more details, please visit: http://www.worldnomads.com/learn/travel- photography/scholarship/2015