New contests for travel photographers and videographers

A few more contests have popped up for those with a penchant for the camera or camcorder while on the road. Give ’em a shot! (Pun not intended.)

Verge’s Travel With Purpose Photo Contest
Win: Grand prize wins CAD$1000. Travellers’ Choice wins $1000 toward a Cross-Cultural Solutions volunteer vacation.
To apply: Submit your favorite travel photo that captures the spirit of your life-changing journey. Judging will be based on creativity, originality, and technical proficiency. Open to all Canadian residents and international subscribers of Verge Magazine.
Deadline: July 1st, 2009

WorldNomads Travel Documentary Scholarship
Win: A trip to Vietnam, where you’ll shoot a documentary that’ll be shown on National Geographic Adventure Channel.
To apply: Submit a 3-minute video documentary on the theme “Journey into an Unknown Culture.” Judging will be based on strong narrative, originality, visually-engaging story. Also submit 200-word explanation on why you should win the scholarship.
Deadline: July 5th, 2009

Good luck!