Application Form

Part II: Personal Statement

Submit your personal statement via email; Please make sure the subject line contains the words "Personal Statement" and that the body area of your email contains:

  1. Your full name (as printed on your passport)
  2. Your email address
  3. Your personal statement

Your statement should explain why you would like to join a National Geographic Student Expedition and what you feel you can contribute to it, as well as your interest in the country and On Assignment project on which you wish to focus. Your application cannot be processed without this statement. Approximately 150-300 words is sufficient.

Please send your statement to .

national geographic mission statement


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