Enderby Trust invites applications for
the 2013/2014 Enderby Scholarships
Enderby
Scholarships allow recipients to experience the Southern and Pacific Ocean in the
same spirit of exploration and discovery
as the vessels of Enderby & Co.
Open to applicants aged 18 – 30 years, who would otherwise be unable to travel to the Southern Ocean.
Enderby Scholarship Background
Starting in 1830 the
London based Enderby & Co
outfitted vessels for commercial voyages of discovery, captains were expected
to go above and beyond their normal duties in the services of discover &
exploration. A series of remarkable voyages began with the 1830 departure of
the Tula and the Lively, on
this voyage Captain John Biscoe discovered land at 67ºS and named it Enderby
Land. In 1838 John Balleny, sailing to the Southern Ocean on the Eliza Scott
accompanied by the Sabrina discovered the Balleny Islands and Sabrina
Land. A stalwart of Enderby & Co,
Charles Enderby, was a founding member of the Royal Geographical Society and in
1841 he was admitted to the Royal Society of London for his “promotion of
geographical discovery in the Antarctic regions”.
Enderby Trust works
in conjunction with New Zealand’s premier expedition travel company, Heritage
Expeditions, to offer scholarship positions aboard expeditions to the
Subantarctic Islands and Antarctica aboard the Spirit
of Enderby and Akademik Shokalskiy. (Refer to www.heritage-expeditions.com for vessel and expedition
itinerary information.)
Application Process
In less than four
hundred words you must persuade the trustees why you should receive a
scholarship and how the experience will benefit both you and the region. The
trustees encourage creativity & passion, so let this shine through in your
application. Applications can be submitted in the medium that best suits you!
Applications
should include:
- Full name and Date of Birth (proof of age may be required);
- Address including daytime and after hours telephone numbers;
- Scholarship applied for (Name and Departure Date);
- Submission expressing interest within the Southern Ocean (see above);
- Name and address of one referee;
- Declaration that you have sufficient funds to pay the contribution required.
Submit applications to:
The
Trustees
Enderby
Trust
P.O. Box
7228,
Christchurch
8240
Email:
enderby@hotmail.com
Applicant Requirements
Successful applicants
for the scholarships are expected to make a contribution to the expedition
cost. This equates to 30% of the advertised cost of the expedition, Enderby
Trust contributes the remaining 70% plus applicable government landing fees.
Successful applicants
are required to submit a presentation in a mutually agreed style on a topic of
their choice within three months of their travel. Recipients are reminded that
a goal of the trust is too encourage greater interest in and understanding of
the Southern Ocean, its landscapes, history and biological diversity. The
submitted presentation should be in keeping with the aims and goals of the
trust.
Closing dates for applications:
Friday 18 October 2013
Enderby Trust is offering scholarships on the following expeditions this season with Heritage Expeditions (full itineraries for these expeditions can be viewed on www.heritage-expeditions.com):
Birding Down Under
14 November – 2 December 2013
Bluff to Dunedin
Advertised price: US$10,500 pp.
Cost to successful applicant: US$3,150
Galapagos of the Southern Ocean
2 December – 14 December 2013
Dunedin to Bluff
Advertised price: US$5,600 pp.
Cost to successful applicant: US$1,680
Heritage
Expeditions offers these two annual Southern Ocean expeditions to cater for
those interested in birds and nature. Birding Down Under is arguably one of the
greatest birding expeditions anywhere in the world and gives participants a
unique opportunity to view numerous birds, in some cases including rare pelagic
species and also endemic island species, it is the only Heritage Expeditions
voyage that visits all of the Subantarctic Islands including the Chatham
Islands. Galapagos of the Southern Ocean explores the three main island groups
of Auckland, Macquarie and Campbell Islands and allows participants to
experience the astounding biodiversity and importance of these islands as a
wildlife refuge. Both of these expeditions will forever change your
appreciation of the Southern Ocean and its wildlife. (The Trustees will also pay the
applicable landing fees of US$650 pp)
In the Wake of Scott & Shackleton
17 January – 15 February 2014
Bluff to Bluff
Advertised price: US$18,700 pp.
Cost to successful applicant: US$5,610
Heritage
Expeditions offer this voyage of discovery to the Ross Sea region of Antarctic
every year which attracts those interested in nature and history. We break our
journey to the ice at the Subantarctic Islands which are a part of the amazing
and dynamic Southern Ocean ecosystem of which Antarctica is at the very heart. In
the Ross Sea our passage passes icebergs, sea ice and glacial ice tongues, the
journey is enriched by the wildlife we encounter and the historic sites we hope
to see. This is one of the most remote and fascinating places in the world, a
unique opportunity to experience nature on a scale so grand that there are no
words to describe it, this expedition on Akademik
Shokalskiy is truly a life changing experience. (The Trustees will also pay the applicable landing
fees of US$750 pp)
New Zealand’s Remote Islands
9 – 19 March 2014
Bluff to Lyttelton
Advertised price: US$4,800 pp.
Cost to successful applicant: US$1,440
Expeditions
to the Bounty and Antipodes Islands are almost unheard of, this season Heritage
Expeditions offers this great opportunity to experience their unique natural
and cultural history, plus take in the Chatham archipelago as well as the more
accessible Chatham and Pitt Island. Our experienced on board lecture team share
their knowledge and high conservation values for these islands making this a
truly unique opportunity to not only see the islands but to learn from the
experts. There are opportunities to observe many island endemic species
including Antipodean Wandering Albatross, the very rare Magenta and Chatham
Island Petrel and Erect-crested Penguins. This ‘one off’ expedition will
enhance your understanding and appreciation of these remote island groups. (The Trustees will also pay the
applicable landing fees of US$450 pp)
South Pacific Odyssey
2 April – 2 May 2014
Tauranga to Honiara, Solomon Islands
Advertised price: US$12,700 pp.
Cost to successful applicant: US$3,810
This expedition includes the rarely visited Kermadec
Islands, Tonga (including the remote northern island of ‘Tin Can’ or Nuiafo’ou)
the outer islands of Fiji, Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands. They boast lush
tropical rainforest packed with many endemic birds and other wildlife while the
seas surrounding the islands are some of the richest in the world in terms of
marine diversity. This expedition caters for those interested in birds,
cultural history and the rich marine life of these lesser known islands in the
South Pacific Ocean. Although primarily about birds, this odyssey allows
participants the opportunity to join our team of naturalists and experience the
ecosystem of these Pacific and Melanesian islands on this Heritage Expeditions
journey from Tauranga. (The Trustees will
also pay the applicable landing fees of US$700 pp).
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