The Villa Escape Scholarship 2017-18

At The Villa Escape, we believe that travel is life and Life is a book and those who don't travel read only one page!! We wish to extend & encourage students to travel, as traveling gives time to think, ideate, observe and learn new things - culture, food, history.

About Scholarship:

The scholarship program held by TheVilla Escape is open for all the students who are passionate about traveling.

For this scholarship, applicants need to make a personalizedtravel story (1000 words essay with images and/or video) of any destination where he/she has traveled, and the best one will be the awarded with 500$. 

There are no limits aside from your creativity for this. We are calling all college and university students who love to travel to apply.

The winner will be based on the quality of story. Read on to learn how to apply. If you don't know what to submit, there's plenty of time to make a new story with some new memories before you apply! Take out your camera and start learning; let the whole world know your story.

Scholarship Value: $500

USD $500 scholarship will be awarded to 1 student, chosen as winner by The Villa Escape judging panel.Students are free to use the scholarship amount towards any expense related to his/her educational pursuit.

Eligibility Criteria: 

All students over the age 18 years and are currently enrolled in any School/University across the world, for any course/program.

Application Process:

Step 1: Create anessay story (1000 words story, with images/video) of your favorite destination (where you have already been or planning to visit) & click images or video on camera/mobile. For images make sure they are original and clicked by you (not taken from internet). In case of video, make sure you clearly mention the destination's name and its location in the video.
Step 2: If you are submitting video, upload your video on YouTube or Vimeo. Video Title should be as follows - "(Destination name) - TheVilla Escape Scholarship Application 2017-18". Also tag the video with the tag - "The Villa Escape". Ensure the video is live and listed as public.
Step 3: Email the storyto us at scholarship@thevillaescape.com on or before 31th October 2018. In the subject line, include "TheVilla Escape Scholarship Application 2017-18".

Include the following details in the email:

• URL of your uploaded video
• Your full name
• Passport size photo
• Name of the school/college and course/program in which you are enrolled for the current academic year
• Proof of Enrollment
• Your contact details (include your email ID), where we can reach you if you are awarded the scholarship

Judging Criteria:

All applications will be reviewed by a panel constituted by the directors of TheVilla Escape.

• Applications will be judged on Originality& Creativity.
• Story should be presented in a creative and interesting manner.
• Showcasing the destination from a unique angle, and presenting some of its hidden gems will be given preference.

Winner will be decided by majority vote of the panel.

Important Dates:

Application Dates - Applications can be submitted from 12:00 am (GMT) of 15th October 2017, up to 11:59 pm (GMT) of 31th October 2018.

Scholarship Award Declaration:

Winner of the scholarship will be announced, on 1stDecember2018 at 11:00 am (GMT) on the website of The Villa Escape. Winner will also be notified personally via the email ID provided by them.

Guidelines:

• Only 100% original content will be accepted (not taken from any other source). Any copied clip or image will instantly disqualify the submission. Responsibility of originality of the content lies with the applicant, and The Villa Escape will not be held responsible for content originality or any consequences thereof.
• Every applicant can make one submission only. More than one application by a single applicant will disqualify the applicant.
• Entries uploaded on or after 15th October, 2017 will be eligible, any video uploaded before this date does not qualify for the scholarship.
• Applicant under the age of 18 years will be disqualified.
• Do not include school affiliation, watermark, stamp or any other forms of identification in the video.
• All submission will be property of TheVilla Escape, and we will have full right to use them as they deemed fit for marketing or other purposes.
• By applying for this scholarship you agree to all the guidelines and rules specified above. Scholarship awarded by the judging panel will be deemed as final.