For over 130 years, National Geographic has funded groundbreaking scientists and empowered trailblazing explorers to share their findings with the world. Today, National Geographic is an iconic brand, revered across the globe. But times have changed – being an explorer means so much more than it did in the late 1800’s. There are “Explorers” - those classic adventurers that we all picture hiking through the rain forest or the Himalayas. But there are also “explorers” – those who are constantly looking to expand their world view and working to deepen their knowledge of the world.
National Geographic wants to reach this new audience of millennials – those with endless curiosity. To get more insight into how to connect with these everyday adventurers, we want to hear your stories of exploration. Think about your everyday life and then tell us a non-fiction/autobiographical Story that answers the following question in 500 characters or less:
Then tell us how your non-fiction story exemplifies adventure and exploration. Please keep in mind that stories don’t have to be related to travel. Exploration can take place in your everyday life in numerous forms like experiencing something new, meeting new people, and acquiring an entirely new perspective on something. What did you learn from the experience? What did you realize about curiosity and exploration?
The goal of this project is to tell an insightful non-fiction/autobiographical Story for National Geographic that illustrates how curiosity led you to discover something new.
This Project will be worth a total of $1,500 and consists of a Story Phase. Be sure to read the following information carefully as well as the Official Rules.
PHASE 1: STORY – Tell us your non-fiction Story of exploration in 500 characters or less. The THREE (3) winning Story creators will receive $500 each.
1. Unless provided otherwise, all work must be your own original creation and free of any copyrighted material. You shall provide detailed information of your work regarding the source, the creator and background information as requested by Tongal.
2. BY SUBMITTING AN ENTRY, YOUR SUBMISSION IMMEDIATELY BECOMES THE SOLE PROPERTY OF TONGAL OR ITS ASSIGNEES – SEE OFFICIAL RULES FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT OWNERSHIP OF ENTRIES. YOU MAY NOT PUBLICLY SHARE OR PUBLISH YOUR SUBMISSION IN ANY MANNER AND YOU MAY NOT POST OR UPLOAD YOUR SUBMISSION TO ANY WEBSITE OR VIDEO HOSTING SITE (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FACEBOOK, YOUTUBE OR VIMEO), WITHOUT THE PRIOR EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT OF TONGAL. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS REQUIREMENT MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR ENTRY IN THE PROJECT.
3. Submissions cannot contain any profanity, offensive language, nudity or otherwise objectionable material, the determination of which is solely at the discretion of Sponsor.
4. Submissions must not portray Sponsor in a negative way, the determination of which will solely reside with Sponsor.
5. By submitting to this project, you acknowledge that your work may become subject to public voting on the Tongal site. Public voting may be used to help the project sponsor determine the final rank order.
6. Limit 5 submissions per member, per Phase.
7. You must be at least thirteen (13) years or older to enter.
8. In the event that fewer than 50 Stories are received, the Sponsor reserves the right to repost the contest for up to fourteen (14) days at their discretion.
9. Winners must complete the standard Tongal W-9, Winner Affidavit, and IP Assignment.
10. See OFFICIAL RULES for additional contest information, terms and conditions. If there is any conflict or inconsistency between these requirements and the Official Rules, the terms and conditions of these requirements shall prevail.