National Geographic Grants for Young Scientists / Explorers


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Barbara Moffet> (202) 857-7756> bmoffet@ngs.org>>>NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC OFFERS GRANTS TO YOUNG SCIENTISTS, EXPLORERS WASHINGTON(May 22, 2006) Budding field researchers, explorers and conservationists willnow be able to get an early start on their dreams. A Young Explorers GrantsProgram, aimed at individuals ages 18 to 25, has been launched by the NationalGeographic Society.> Twenty-five to 50 grants ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 will be provided eachyear to a select number of young adults who apply. Applications will be reviewedby a subcommittee of National Geographic’s existing grant-making bodies ‹ theCommittee for Research and Exploration, the Expeditions Council and theConservation Trust.>“Few resources are currently available for young people who are hungry topursue field science and exploration,” said Rebecca Martin, director of theSociety’s Expeditions Council. “We’re excited about offering first-timeopportunities to individuals who may be the world’s next generation of fieldresearchers, explorers and conservationists.”>Information on grant applications is available at nationalgeographic.com/YEG.>Founded in 1888, the National Geographic Society is one of the world’s largestnonprofit scientific and educational organizations, with a mission to increaseand diffuse geographic knowledge while promoting conservation of Earth’scultural and natural resources. It reaches more than 350 million peopleworldwide each month through its official journal, National Geographic, and itsfour other magazines; the National Geographic Channel; television documentaries;radio programs; films; books; videos and DVDs; maps; and interactive media.National Geographic has funded more than 8,000 scientific research projects andsupports an education program combating geographic illiteracy. For moreinformation, log on to nationalgeographic.com; AOL Keyword: NatGeo