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 & Outpatients, physiotherapy, research labs, rehabilitation, reconstructive surgery
• Visits to community-based rehabilitation projects
• Time to explore the culture and commerce of cities and villages
• Trekking in the Kathmandu Valley
• A minimum 10-day trip in January 2026
• Leprosy Mission senior manager leadership

As a Youth Advocate Scholarship candidate, you are challenged to:

1. Raise Sponsorship

You are challenged to raise a sponsorship of $500. 

2. 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. 

3. Let Us Get To Know You Better

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

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