Scapia, a travel fintech company based in India, has announced the launch of The Leap Year, a new initiative offering two Indian travellers a fully funded, 12-month journey across four continents.
The programme is open to Indian citizens aged 23 and above, including both current and potential Scapia users. Applicants are required to submit an application and a short video at scapia.cards/leapyear explaining what travel means to them and why they are ready to undertake a year-long journey.
Scapia describes the initiative as an alternative take on the traditional “gap year”, allowing selected individuals to co-design their travel plans in collaboration with the company.
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 own 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 two participants will be selected by the Scapia team and an external panel comprising chef Sarah Todd, digital creator and solo traveller Aakanksha Monga, and storyteller Gaurav Sharma (WanderDa).
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 actually transforms them.”
Scapia says the initiative is aligned with a growing trend of Indian travellers seeking experiences over tourism, and aims to support individuals looking to explore long-term travel as a means of personal development.
The launch is supported by a digital film and social media campaign intended to encourage applications and raise awareness of the programme.
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