Are you a travel writer? if yes, then apply for the Travel Writing Scholarship and win a fully funded trip to the Caribbean. The duration of the all-expenses-paid trip is 14 days. you do not need to supply an English proficiency certificate to apply. The travel writing workshop in Panama will take place from 14 September to 17 September. The individual trips across a specific region of the Caribbean will take place from 18 September to 27 September.
World Nomads is sending three aspiring travel writers to explore beyond the sandy shores and crystal waters of the Caribbean. On the 14-day trip, you’ll attend a workshop with NY Times contributor Tim Neville then put what you’ve learned into practice and tackle real-life travel writing assignments.
World Nomads is a team of global citizens, customer advocates, and creative storytellers. Since 2002, we have been protecting, connecting and inspiring independent travelers like you. We’re obsessed with travel and passionate about helping you explore your curiosity and gain a deeper understanding of the world.
Want to learn how to become a travel writer in a tropical paradise? Apply now for the World Nomads scholarship.
Travel Writing Scholarship:
Host Organization:
•World Nomads
World Nomads Trip:
•14-day trip
Trip Dates:
•13 September to 28 September
World Nomads Travel Writing Scholarship’s Benefits:
•The successful applicants will receive the following:
•Return economy airfare from the nearest international airport to Panama.
•4-day all-expenses-paid workshop with professional travel writer and scholarship mentor, Tim Neville in Panama hosted by Selina.
•A 10-day all-expenses-paid trip in a specific part of the Caribbean, courtesy of Bamba.
•$500 worth of Toad&Co. sustainable travel apparel and gear.
•Portfolio review of content produced on the trip by National Geographic Editor-at-large Norie Quintos.
•The cost of any relevant visas and vaccinations and travel insurance for the duration of the trip from World Nomads.
Eligibility Criteria:
•You need to be 18 or over at the time of the application deadline (before 11 March).
•The scholarship is open to all nationalities.
•Applicants from the Caribbean are eligible too.