Nat Geo Channel Selects 10 Passion Projects to Compete for $50,000 Grant
In June, the National Geographic Channel launched Expedition Granted, a nationwide competition in the U.S. to find and fund the next generation of explorers. After receiving more than 700 entries in disciplines as diverse as science, technology, conservation, adventure, arts, and more, the judges at Nat Geo have selected 10 finalists to compete for the grand prize. Now, it's up to the public to vote for the winner.
Expedition Granted aims to show that explorers can come from all backgrounds and fields, and that anyone with curiosity and passion can be an explorer. The winner of the competition will receive a $50,000 grant toward his/her dream expedition and will be featured on-air on the Nat Geo Channel. Voting runs through Monday, September 29, and the winner will be announced on September 30. Finalists range from environmental conservation and healthcare research to climate change studies and education for women and girls. You can learn about each of their projects and cast your vote by visiting ExpeditionGranted.com.
"The passion and ingenuity that went into the hundreds of videos submitted for consideration were truly inspiring," said NGC CEO Courtney Monroe. "The 10 selected finalists really embrace our vision of pushing boundaries and forging new paths with their thoughtful submissions. We welcome the public to help narrow down our ultimate winner and 2014 Expedition Granted Explorer."
Expedition Granted was developed in partnership with the National Geographic Society, 21st Century Fox, and sponsors the Jeep brand and Dos Equis. For more information on the contest including how to vote, watch the video above, visit ExpeditionGranted.com, and follow the conversation on social media at #expeditiongranted.
