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Brandon Willis Legacy Scholarship Application

APPLICANTS for this scholarship need to be enrolled in High School or College with strong interest/experience in photography and/or wildlife tracking and conservation. We are looking for mature individuals capable of working with others in the African bush. They could be the youngest person on the program and must be able to associate with older participants. They should be self motivated, able to adapt to unexpected circumstances like schedule changes and weather; able to participate in all day walks; reliable, respectful and capable of following all safety rules; independent and disciplined. The applicant will be expected to participate in all offered activities including safaris at dawn and dusk, wildlife tracking exercises and other learning opportunities.

Applications are due December 1, 2026.

The applications will be reviewed by Brandon's family members and staff of Original Wisdom.

Applicants will be notified of acceptance no later than December 15, 2026.

Thank you very much for your application. Good Luck!

First Name*

Last Name*

Date of Birth*

Email Address

Phone

What is your current GPA*

Where do you attend school? Please name the school, city and state.*

In a paragraph, please tell us about your photography experience. Are you a beginner or advanced photographer? What camera do you use? Have you had any professional photography experience or awards? Why is photography important to you? You may include a link to your own website or any files or links to your work. This is completely optional.

Please provide an example or two of your efforts to help with Conservation. Include any groups or projects in which you have participated. Explain how this experience can assist with your conservation goals and how it may apply to your major in school. Also, if you do have any tracking experience, please tell us about that.

Please provide the names, phone numbers and emails of two references. This can not be a person in your immediate family. It can be a past or current teacher, coach, employer, fellow photographer or tracker...someone who knows you well. We would like to connect with them for a short conversation.

Are you willing to donate at least 5 photographs to the Brandon Willis Legacy Scholarship Foundation and Original Wisdom? This not only helps benefit the scholarship but is an opportunity to showcase your work to a larger audience.

Yes

Is there anything else you would like to share with us? Also feel free to ask questions and we will answer those for you via email.

Brandon Willis Legacy Scholarship Application

Thank You For Your Application