Enderby Trust - Subantarctic Islands Scholarships 2008

Enderby Trust provides opportunities for people between 18-30 years to experience the New Zealand biogeographical region through its association with Heritage Expeditions. Enderby Trust is pleased to announce its 2008 Subantarctic Islands Scholarships.
 
Enderby Trust works with Heritage Expeditions, a Christchurch based company, who offer expeditions to the Subantarctic Islands. Successful applicants travel on board Heritage Expeditions Polar Research vessel Spirit of Enderby. The Trustee's hope that by providing these opportunities for young people to visit these regions that they will share experiences and enthusiasm with other people and thereby grow the awareness of the regions of New Zealand.  Each expedition has a team of professional naturalists and biologists on board and provides an excellent learning environment.
 
Applicants for the scholarships are asked to pay 30% of the advertised cost of the expedition, the Trustees pay the remaining 70% plus landing fees. To apply, applicants must write in 400 words or less what their fascination with the area of travel is and why they would like to travel there. At the conclusion of the expedition the successful participants are required to submit a 1000 word essay on a topic of their choice relating to the region visited, to the Trustees. The essay becomes the property of the Trust.
 
Enderby Trust is offering scholarships on two different Expeditions for the 2008/2009 season:
 
            1. Sub Antarctic Islands of New Zealand and Australia
                                    November 9-27^th, 2008
                                    Invercargill to Dunedin
 
Arguably one of the greatest wildlife journeys in the world, with an abundance of endemic wildlife and birds - a must for a wildlife enthusiast, an aspiring botanist or those interested in the history of these diverse areas. This voyage includes Snares, Auckland, Macquarie, Campbell, Antipodes, Bounty and Chatham Islands. Expedition commences in Invercargill and returns to Dunedin.
 
Closing date for applications: September 12, 2008
Advertised price: US$7750.00pp. Cost to applicant US$2325.00.
(The Trustees will also pay any applicable landing fees - US$350.00pp)
 
            2.         Galapagos of Antarctica
                        Nov 27^th-Dec 9^th, 2008
                        Dunedin to Invercargill
 
A comprehensive voyage through the southern islands of Snares, Auckland's, Macquarie and Campbell Island. Time to explore the world of the albatross as they glide over the waves and use the islands fro breeding, the beauty of the endemic plants from the megaherbs to startling blue Hebe benthamii and the solitude of the Southern Ocean.
 
Closing date for applications: September 12, 2008
Advertised price: US$5500.00pp. Cost to applicant US$1650.00.
(The Trustees will also pay any applicable landing fees - US$350.00pp)
 
Applicants should apply to:
The Trustees
Enderby Trust
23 Bunting Place
Woodend
North Canterbury
Email: enderby@hotmail.com
 
Stating:
1)         Full name and Date of Birth (proof of age may be required);
2)         Address including daytime and after hours telephone numbers;
3)         Scholarship applied for (Name and Departure Date);
4)         In 400 words or less your interest in the Subantarctic Islands;
5)         Name and address of one referee;
6)         Declaration that you have sufficient funds to pay the contribution required.