Scapia has launched The Leap Year, a fully funded, year-long travel program for two young Indians to explore four continents. Designed as a modern gap year, it celebrates travel as a catalyst for growth, purpose, and self-discovery.
A traveller stands at the edge of a peak as the sun rises — symbolising Scapia’s Leap Year initiative, a year-long, fully funded journey designed to inspire exploration, growth, and self-discovery for young Indians. (Source: prhandout)
Scapia, a travel fintech company, has announced ‘The Leap Year’, a fully funded 12-month travel initiative that will take two selected individuals across four continents. The program is aimed at young Indians and is positioned as more than a leisure trip — instead, it focuses on exploration, self-discovery, and personal growth. Participants will have the opportunity to co-design their journey in line with their interests and aspirations.
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A Scapia spokesperson said: “At Scapia, we believe travel isn’t a break — it’s a breakthrough. The Leap Year reflects our commitment to helping young Indians live richer, more meaningful lives through once-in-a-lifetime journeys they co-create around their passions and dreams. It’s a belief we have seen validated first-hand — within Scapia itself, we have hired people who have taken their leaps, and the richness of those experiences adds incredible depth to their work and lives. Travel is the ultimate self-investment, and we want Scapia to be the brand that makes it possible.”
The program is open to all Indians aged 23 and above, including current and prospective Scapia users. Applicants are required to submit their application along with a short video explaining what travel means to them and why they are ready to commit to a year-long experience.
The winners will be selected by the Scapia team along with a panel of judges, including celebrity chef Sarah Todd, solo traveller Aakanksha Monga, and storyteller Gaurav Sharma (WanderDa). Sharing her perspective, Aakanksha Monga said: “Travel has shaped every chapter of my life — it’s been my biggest teacher in finding growth and direction. That’s why I am so excited about Scapia’s Leap Year — it’s not just a program, it’s a chance for people to experience travel in a way that transforms them.”
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