Destination: USA

Mother Ocean

Tue, 8 Sep 2015 | By mikenobi | Views [265] | Comments [1] | Video | Scholarship Entry

I have always had a deep passion for travel, so much so that I founded an online travel agency. I believe travel helps us become fuller versions of ourselves. Therefore, it is my mission in life to help as many people as possible to see more of the world.... Read more >

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Dare to Dream

Tue, 8 Sep 2015 | By dianteandtayo | Views [290] | Comments [1] | Video | Scholarship Entry

I've known that I've always wanted to make films but recently, I realized how much I love to travel as well. After graduating from college, everyone expected me to move to Los Angeles or New York. Instead, I took a year off to travel to Amsterdam and ... Read more >

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Dr. Traveler

Tue, 8 Sep 2015 | By mahanti | Views [309] | Video | Scholarship Entry

I have known Anna Stratis, a Canadian family physician for well over a decade now. We met back in India when she was contemplating a life in that country. For various reasons she could not stay but is determined to go back someday. Although she is quite ... Read more >

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Switching Tracks

Tue, 8 Sep 2015 | By redikovich | Views [268] | Video | Scholarship Entry

I came to United States from Soviet Union, today known as Yerevan, Armenia, at the age of 5 years old. I had to adapt culturally and try to make new friends. Becoming class clown to fit in eventually led towards interest and dedication to the creative ... Read more >

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Bohemian Godfather

Mon, 7 Sep 2015 | By rhizophora | Views [208] | Video | Scholarship Entry

I am told I was named Noah because it signified a traveler or wanderer, a-la the Bible story of Noah and the Ark on the sea for 40 days. Whether it was the name or the example set by my family (particularly my Godfather), seeing the lands and people of ... Read more >

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Andrew is a Unicorn

Mon, 7 Sep 2015 | By jcaro | Views [1739] | Video | Scholarship Entry

It took me longer to discover my happy place. Longer than it takes most. I started to realize that my sole purpose for returning to NY was to fund my next adventure. Traveling is the only time I feel like i'm home. If I wake up in a forest and don’t know ... Read more >

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Inspiration

Mon, 7 Sep 2015 | By candaceh | Views [341] | Video | Scholarship Entry

My name is Candace Harvey and adventure is what I absolutely live for. I love to travel and have had the travel bug for years now. I've always wanted to be a travel filmmaker. When I went to Seton Hall University for my undergrad degree, I realized that ... Read more >

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Fighting For Philanthropy

Mon, 7 Sep 2015 | By imzackbass | Views [212] | Video | Scholarship Entry

Four years ago I was living in South Korea, teaching English, developing children's theater and backpacking with friends through southeast Asia. I began developing my sense of adventure and discovered that there were stories beyond the stage that I wanted ... Read more >

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Ways of Travel

Mon, 7 Sep 2015 | By htballard | Views [201] | Video | Scholarship Entry

I am Terry Ballard, an ambitious filmmaker from Fort Worth, Texas. Growing up in my family's bed & breakfast in Guanajuato, Mexico, I encountered and befriended travelers from foreign countries on a daily basis - it was not unusual for me to meet someone ... Read more >

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The M/V Columbia (9/1-9/4 2015)

Mon, 7 Sep 2015 | By margitpirsch | Views [1104]

"It's the simple things that matter" I heard about people say when they are on their death bed. Like watching how the leaves move when the snow falls on them.... I think, traveling the way we do brings the simple things to the foreground again. On the ... Read more >

Took a wrong turn in Albuquerque - or: A not so good day! (Thursday the 27th of August Haines Jct)

Mon, 7 Sep 2015 | By margitpirsch | Views [1021]

All the locals tell us winter came early. It was summer just two weeks ago! Well, it's pretty obvious! Rain, snow, cold...August, Winter in Alaska!  We are now in Canada, the Yukon and we are in awe about the free camping facilities provided ... Read more >

Photos: My Profile

Mon, 7 Sep 2015 | By redikovich | Photo Gallery

Photography that makes an impact

Mon, 7 Sep 2015 | By justinrichardphoto | Views [198] | Video | Scholarship Entry

Here are a few reasons I think I am a perfect candidate for this scholarship. 1. I am a US NAVY veteran and am accustomed to traveling, working long hours and putting in what it takes to get the job done. 2. I speak enough spanish to be able to get ... Read more >

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Travel Like a Nomad - Luis España

Sun, 6 Sep 2015 | By luisespana | Views [333] | Video | Scholarship Entry

Born and raised in Guatemala, I was reunited with my mother in 2007, and shortly after I came to America with her. My American life—the language, traditions, and relationships—immediately become a continuous challenge. The biggest struggle has been establishing ... Read more >

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The Practice of Wonder

Sun, 6 Sep 2015 | By dhutchinson | Views [246] | Comments [1] | Video | Scholarship Entry

Unlike many people trying to make it in the film industry, I don't want to be a part of the Hollywood studio system. I love watching narrative films, but a few years ago I realized I don't want to create stories within my own mind. Instead, I want to ... Read more >

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