What to expect

Take a leap of faith, apply for the Youth Advocate Scholarship and be prepared to make a difference for people affected by leprosy in one of the poorest regions of the world. 

This experience has it all:  

• Immerse yourself in the local culture, share the life stories of people affected by leprosy and Leprosy Mission staff
• Overview of all aspects of leprosy related work including: In & Out patients, physiotherapy, research labs, rehabilitation, reconstructive surgery
• Visits to community based rehabilitation projects
• Time to explore the culture and commerce of city and villages
• Trekking in the Kathmandu Valley
• A minimum 10 day trip in January 2020
• Leprosy Mission senior manager leadership

As a Youth Advocate Scholarship candidate you are challenged to:

1. Participate in the Running 4 Rights (R4R) team in any local event long or short - Find out more.

2. Raise Sponsorship

You are challenged to raise sponsorship of $500 - Find out more

3. Tell Us Who You Are

You are challenged to tell us about yourself, your interest in leprosy and how you will learn from a field visit to witness our work. 

4. Let Us Get To Know You Better

A meeting will be held in Auckland during early October to bring together all Auckland-based Scholarship candidates. Skype/phone interviews will be coordinated for candidates outside the Auckland region.

Download application form here.