EIL Travel Awards 2010
EIL Intercultural Learning are pleased to announce the launch of the 2010 Travel Awards.
Are you someone, or do you do you know somebody who would benefit from a challenging adventure in another culture. If the the answer is yes then you are invited to apply or to encourage somebody to apply for one of the 31 full or partially funded awards available this year including exciting locations such as Japan, Ecuador, Mexico, Argentina, Hong Kong or Nigeria amongst others.
What are we looking for?
We want to open EIL travel programmes to students and young people who have an active interest in learning about other cultures and in educating and involving themselves in global issues. In assessing the applications we receive, volunteer or other community involvement as well as leadership potential will take priority over academic capacity. Awards are open to a range of different age categories starting from 16 years old and successful applicants need to be available to travel during the summer months.
- Individual Travel Awards: Argentina, Ecuador, Japan, Mexico
- Group Travel Awards: Hong Kong, Eurocamp Germany, Vermont USA
- Special Awards: DEIS / Youthreach & ACCESS students
- Global Awareness Programme: South Africa / Nigeria
Fully funded awards will cover all programme costs including flights, food, accommodation and travel insurance.
Who is EIL?
EIL is the oldest educational exchange organisation in the world and the Irish office is based in Cork city. EIL coordinates a range of programmes including study abroad, volunteer abroad, development education, group educational travel opportunities and other cultural immersion activities for about 2,000 people every year. This year The Trust for Education in International Living is pleased to be able to offer almost fifty thousand euros to help 31 people take part in EIL's programmes.
For full details of the Travel Awards and to download an application form log on to www.eilireland.org/travel-awards
