Frequently Asked Questions
Have you been regularly commissioned to make content (in any genre) or derive more than 25% of your income from any aspect of photography or film? If so, you would be considered a professional and are not eligible to apply.
If you're still learning the craft and creating film or video content is responsible for less than 25% of your income, then you’re eligible to apply. This may mean you’ve had work commissioned in the past or make content of your own – but it isn’t your full-time gig.
We will be asking shortlisted applicants to outline their experience to date before selecting winners.
We want to see your best, most creative travel content and understand why you think you should win this opportunity.
Your submitted content must:
Your 100 word or less answer to ‘why you should win’ needs to convince our judges that you have a passion for travel and creating content as a career. We will be weighting your entry based on submitted content (80%) and your 100 word or less answer (20%).
The 3 scholarship winners will each receive prizes valued at $7,003 USD:
Total prize valued at $7,003 USD
Winners will be required to create content from their trip, for example:
We expect this content to include a mix of content shot and recorded on location; along with some editing and post-production completed after the trip. The mentors (NOMADasaurus) will work with you and provide feedback, advice and mentoring to help you develop the best content possible. The above outputs are subject to change depending on the winners, partner content briefs, and the mentors recommendations. You may also be required to keep a video diary about your time on the trip and to write about your experience on the World Nomads website.