In conjunction with National Geographic Channel, WorldNomads.com is offering the opportunity for one talented individual to go on a 7 day assignment with National Geographic photographer Jason Edwards, to the Kingdom of Bhutan.

Working alongside Jason they will photograph rare and endangered wildlife, historical architecture and colourful cultural life. Gaining invaluable mentoring and hands on experience in everything from shot set up, technique and composition through to insights into Jason’s many years of diverse experience, they will learn what it is like to be a National Geographic Photographer on assignment.

The scholarship winner will receive (AUD)$2000 worth of Pentax photographic equipment plus have their best photographs published on National Geographic Channel. They will be flown to Paro from their country of residence to join their mentor and guide from Jo Jo’s Adventures to explore the deeply spiritual Bhutan as it opens up the modern world, in careful balance with its ancient traditions.

Applicants for the scholarship must submit no more than 5 photos that tell a story about a place they have visited.