Travel Writing Scholarship 2018 | Win a 14-day travel writing trip to Argentina
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Travel Writing Scholarship 2018 | Win a 14-day travel writing trip to Argentina.
Do you dream of being a professional travel writer? Hidden in the
rugged peaks and colorful cities of Argentina are thousands of stories
to find and tell. We’re searching for 3 aspiring travel writers to delve
into the history, culture and landscapes of Argentina to discover the
essence of this unique land.
Application Deadline: 28th February, 2018
Eligible Countries: All
To be taken at (country): Buenos Aires, Argentina
Type: Contest
Selection Criteria: To
be chosen for this scholarship you’ll need to convince our judging
panel through your writing that you have the spirit of adventure and
passion for travel writing. You writing should showcase:
- Great descriptive ability (without getting flowery)
- A well structured narrative and a strong eye for detail
- Ability to uncover a great travel story and tell it in a compelling way
- Excellent spelling and grammar and a knack for avoiding clichés
Number of Awardees: 3
Value of Scholarship: The
winners will hone their skills in Buenos Aires during an intense 4-day
workshop with professional travel writer and contributor to The New York
Times Tim Neville. They’ll then spend 10 days exploring specific
regions with the local masters of adventure at Say Hueque.
How to apply:
- Write your story: Compose a 2500 character travel story around one of the following themes:
Making a local connection
The last thing I expected’
A decision that pushed me to the edge’
- Complete the application form: In 1500 characters or less tell us why you should be the scholarship recipient and what winning this opportunity would mean to you. Your answer will hold considerable weight in the judging process.
- Strictly one application per person. The application must be submitted in English.
Award Provider: World Nomads, Say Hueque.
Important Notes: Once
you apply, you will not be able to go back and edit your application,
so please make sure you are completely satisfied with your application
before you hit the submit button.
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