Travel overseas for free with Scouts !

Wow, you can travel overseas as scouts and best of all it's for free !

OK only a few of our members may be eligible, but it certainly shows the opportunities that scouting opens up for it's members.

If you know of older scouts or Venturers that may be interested then please pass this onto them.

Also, keep in mind that one day in the future when you are older enough, it will be your turn...

Scholarships – Kenya and Switzerland

The 100 years of Scouting has opened some amazing international opportunities for members of Scouts Australia. Through the International Funds Committee the following scholarships are available.

Event
KanderJam – Staff

Country
Switzerland

Date
24 July to 10 August 2007


Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC) will hold KanderJam from the 27 July to 8 August 2007. The Jamboree will have 1,800 participants and more than 100 staff.

Scouts Australia is offering scholarships to two youth members aged between 15 and 17 years old and one adult leader.

Event
Centenary Jamboree

Country
Kenya

Date
26 July to 4 August 2007


Details of Event

Kenya Scouts Association will be celebrating 100 years of Scouting since it was founded in 1907 by Lord Baden-Powell. Kenya is privileged to be the country where Baden-Powell came to live upon his retirement and was later buried. Over 30,000 international and local Scouts, and Scouter friends will converge in Nyeri the place where the spirit of Scouting lives to pay homage to the founder during the Centenary Jamboree.

Activities

Participants will have the opportunity to participate in a number of events including:

“Trees for Peace” – planting of 10 million trees
Scouting Sunrise on Mt Kenya
Eastern Africa Zone peace caravan
Visit major sites including PAXTU – BP’s house, Outspan and Treetops Hotel, BP grave and the memorial centre.
Scouts Australia is offering scholarships to two youth members aged between 15 and 17 years old and one adult leader.

To apply for the scholarships please submit, to the International Commissioner of Australia, a letter of expression outlining what the 100 years of Scouting means to you and why you should be selected to represent Scouts Australia together with your scouting resume outlining your scouting history and achievements. Your application must be supported by your Branch. Applications must be received by the International Office no later than 7 May 2007. Check out International Scouting at www.scouts.com.au

Emma Barker
Scouts Australia International Office
PO Box 730
HEATHMONT VIC 3135