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Win a 14-day travel writing trip to Argentina!

Travel Writing Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions

In partnership with

 “SayHueque"

Strictly one application per person.

Get your FREE travel writing tips from mentor Tim Neville to help prepare your application:

Eligibility

  • How old do I need to be to be eligible for the scholarship?
    You need to be 18 or over at the time of the application deadline (before February 28, 2018). Sorry, we can't make any exceptions to this rule.
  • I'm not from an English speaking country. Can I still apply?
    The scholarship is open to all nationalities; however, you must have an exceptionally high degree of proficiency in written English to be considered for the scholarship. Please note: you do not need to supply an English proficiency certificate to apply.
  • I am from Argentina. Can I participate?
    Of course! You are welcome to apply. What better way to explore your own backyard?
  • I work for one of your program partners. Can I participate?
    Employees of World Nomads, Say Hueque and their subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and members of their immediate families or households, are ineligible to apply for this scholarship.
  • Do I need a current passport? What about visa requirements?
    You need a current passport with at least eight months left before expiry. We'll assist the winner in acquiring a visa and reimburse all associated costs, however the applicant must be eligible to obtain a visa to Argentina.
  • Am I considered a professional travel writer?
    Essentially this is a 'learning opportunity' for someone who is looking for an introduction into the travel writing industry and more importantly, is keen to be mentored. The scholarship is not open to professional writers of any kind.
    For the purposes of this opportunity, we would consider you to be professional writer if you have been published regularly in commercial blogs, newspapers, magazines or journals. We would also consider you to be a professional writer if you derive more than 25% of your income from writing of any kind.
    If you have only had a few stories published, or keep a regular travel blog then we would not consider this professional.
    Please consider the spirit of the program which is intended to help those with a burning desire to be a professional travel writer and need some help getting started.
  • I'm a writer, but I've never done any type of travel writing professionally. Am I still considered a professional?
    If more than 25% of your job consists of writing, in any professional capacity (social media not included), you are ineligible to apply. This includes editors and copy-writers who spend more than 25% of their time writing.

Applications

The Trip

  • What will the winners win?
    Each of the 3 successful applicants will receive the following:
    • Return economy airfare from the nearest international airport to Buenos Aires.
    • 4-day all-expenses-paid workshop with professional travel writer and scholarship mentor, Tim Neville in Buenos Aires.
    • 6-day all-expenses-paid tour a specific region of Argentina courtesy of our friends at Say Hueque.
    • 4-day free travel in Argentina with $1000 USD spending money thanks to World Nomads.
    • The cost of any relevant visas and vaccinations and travel insurance for the duration of the trip from World Nomads.
  • What if I can't drive or am ineligible to rent a car?
    The trip will take a 'planes, trains and automobiles' approach. Any constraints will be taken into account when finalizing your itinerary, however, there are plenty of ways to explore Argentina.
  • What are the trip dates?
    The travel writing workshop in Buenos Aires will begin on May 7. The trip around Argentina will begin May 11. To take part in this scholarship experience you must be available between May 6 to May 22, 2018 - allowing for travel time between your country of residence and Buenos Aires.
  • What will I be doing during the workshop?
    Under the mentorship of professional travel writer Tim Neville, the winners will learn how to find a great story, create solid pitches, improve their writing skills and gain a better understanding of the travel writing industry.
  • What will I be doing during the 10-day trip?
    After the workshop, each writer will embark on their solo 10-day Argentina trip. First, you will be whisked away on a 6-day exploration of a specific region with Say Hueque. Then, you may travel to a destination of your choice. During your trip, you will be tasked with writing about the people you meet, your adventures (and misadventures), and your local off-the-beaten-path encounters.
  • Can I bring a travel companion or my partner along for the trip?
    Only the winner will be allowed on assignment. Should the winner wish to extend their stay in Argentina after the assignment, this can be discussed.
  • Can I extend the trip beyond the specified trip dates?
    Yes, you can extend your trip after the assignment, however any travel after the official 2-week assignment will need to be carried out at the winner's own expense.
  • Is there any other way to get into the program besides the scholarship? Can I pay for my room & board myself and take part in the program?
    No, unfortunately, you cannot pay your way onto this trip.

Troubleshooting

Have a question? Ask us below. 

Please note: Due to the large number of questions we receive, any question already answered in the above FAQ section or within the comments section will not be answered again.

17 Comments

  • Ada said

    So excited to apply for this opportunity! Winning would be a dream come true!

  • Dannielle sadiq said

    Hi,

    I'm hoping to enter into this scholarship, but I was wondering with the themes. Can I write about something that has happened to me in the past whilst travelling ( if it fits in with the themes)?


    Hi Dannielle. Yes, you can write about a previous travel experience as long as it fits one of the three themes in the brief. Good luck!

    - Pari, World Nomads

  • Mia said

    Hi! I wanted to enter but was wondering if the age limit meant 18 and over or strictly over 18.


    Hi Mia, eligible candidates must be 18 and over.

    - Pari, World Nomads

  • Lindsay M. said

    Hi!

    Quick question that I didn't quite see answered above: it was stated that if your story has previously been published on your personal blog then that story is fine to submit with your application, but what about a story that has been published on someone else's blog? I wrote a piece for a travel radio show that they posted on their blog (under my name, and I retain the rights to the work) and would like to use an edited excerpt for my submission. Would that be okay?

    Thanks :)


    Hi Lindsay, good question! Yes, as long as you retain the rights to that work you can submit the story for the scholarship. For you best chance of winning, please make sure the story meets the requirements of our brief. All the best!

    - Pari, World Nomads


  • Jimmy said

    Hey there,

    What's the policy on, say, colourful language? Obviously there are limits and lines that shouldn't be crossed, but is there at all a rule about no swearing? The judge panel is made up of adults, and the age limit for entry is 18+, but should we be writing for an all ages audience?


    Hi Jimmy, we don’t have strict rules on swearing however please refrain from using language that could be perceived as offensive and/or disrespectful. As long as the language you use is enhancing the story and serving a purpose then we have no problem with it. You won’t be judged on how ‘family friendly’ your writing is so feel free to write for whichever audience you chose but bear in mind the judges will be adults.

    - Bec, World Nomads

  • Christina said

    Hi there!

    Once an application has been started through the World Nomads application portal, are applicants able to save their information and revisit their application for edits, additions and final submission?

    Thank you!!


    Hi Christina, no unfortunately you cannot save information to edit at a later time, so make sure you're all ready to go when you start your application!

    - Bec, World Nomads

  • Ali said

    Hi there!

    This sounds like an incredible opportunity! I was looking at the past winning articles and saw that one of them was from Myanmar. I recently lived there for a few months and was considering writing a story from my time there as well. This may be a silly question but would this lessen my chances at all?

    Thanks!


    Hi Ali, entries from previous years will not impact our judge's decision, they will just be looking for the best stories. So if you think your best travel story is from Myanmar then write away!

    - Bec, World Nomads

  • Izabela said

    Hi there - I just got a job as a technical content specialist explaining things online for audiences (a communications role) and have freelanced a bit here and there, though usually for free and about random topics - can I still apply?

    Thanks so much!

    Hi Izabela, unfortunately I can't advise on eligibility from the info you've given. If your new job requires you to spend more than 25% of your time writing then we would consider you a professional writer. If there's any doubt it will be addressed once judging reaches the shortlisted entries. Before then, it's up to you to assess whether you're eligible against the 25% income/time spent writing, and the extent of articles you have had published. All the best!

    - Bec, World Nomads

  • Zulma said

    Hi!,

    I would like to know what does "Making a local connection" mean?, can you please be more descriptive?

    Thank you! :)

    Hi Zulma, we purposefully try and keep the writing themes broad and open to individual interpretation. If you'd like some examples of what others have written for this theme I'd suggest reading the shortlisted stories from last year: https://www.worldnomads.com/create/scholarships/writing/2017/results. Thanks,

    - Pearse, World Nomads

  • ashley said

    Greetings!

    I'm looking for a copy of "the art of travel writing." I submitted my email in the "tips" section on the left and haven't received anything.

    Thanks for your help.

    Hi Ashley, you should receive an email about 2 minutes after completing the form, make sure to check your junk mail just in case. Feel free to try again as you can submit multiple times. If you're still not receiving anything, please email scholarships@worldnomads.com with the address you're using and we can make sure you get the guide. Thanks,

    - Pearse, World Nomads

  • Cara said

    Just want to verify that it’s 2500 characters and not words for the submissions

    Hey Cara, that's correct - the travel story should be max 2500 characters (including spaces), not words. All the best,

    - Pearse, World Nomads

  • Kate said

    I submitted my application and accidentally selected "Australia" for the country the story is set in, when it's actually the country I'm from. Will this have any bearing on my application?


    Hi Kate, please email us at scholarships@worldnomads.com with the name of your application and we'll be able to fix it for you!

    - Bec, World Nomads

  • Greg Smith said

    I'm curious, how many people entered the competition in 2017?

    Thanks

    Greg



    Hi Greg, last year we had over 8000. But don't let that number scare you off! If you've got a passion for travel writing this could be a once in a lifetime opportunity. Best of luck,

    - Bec, World Nomads

  • Lucy said

    Does the travel story have to be about a personal travel experience or can we make up a fictional travel story? Thank you.


    Hi Lucy, we find that the stories that are based on personal travel experiences are a lot more authentic than the fictional entries. You don't need to have traveled far to come up with a good story. Your story can be from your country of residence. All the best!

    - Bec, World Nomads

  • Bego said

    Hi! Does the travel history have to be written in English? May we write it in Spanish? Thank you


    Hi Bego, yes the entries do have to be in English. Good luck!

    - Bec, World Nomads

  • Marshall Myer said

    Hi,

    I didn't realize that italicized words wouldn't show up in the submitted version. I'm reading my story now in the submitted works section and nervously noticing that the Spanish words I used for context are no longer in italics.

    Is there anyway to change that after having already successfully submitted the application?

    Best,
    Marshall Myer


    Hi Marshall,

    The judges are aware that the formatting of the applications is limited so they won't penalise you for this.

    Best of luck!
    - Bec, World Nomads

  • WORLD NOMADS said

    Hi everyone, thanks for your comments and questions. As applications for this scholarship are now closed, we have closed the comments on this page. If you have any further inquiries please email us at scholarships@worldnomads.com. All the best!

    Please note: The judging process has now commenced and we will not be able to make any changes to your travel story. If you would like your story to be removed from consideration, please email us with your name and the title of your story.

    - World Nomads Scholarships Team

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