About the Scholarship

The International Documentary Photography Scholarship is intended to encourage personal involvement in social issues, and promote socially conscious documentary photography. It is open to all fully-matriculated undergraduate and graduate students, regardless of degree major, gender, ethnic background, or country of residence.

The subject matter is entirely the choice of the student. However, it should clearly document a person, group of people, place, event, or happening of social relevance. Submitted images should be arranged and presented so they clearly tell the story of what is being documented.

The project does not have to be about people. Environmental issues, including land use or misuse, urban or rural issues, global or local events, will all be considered. The key is to indicate through your photographs that you are involved and are able to communicate your feelings about the subject you are documenting.

The medium of capture is not important. Images may be made with a cell phone, DSLR camera, view camera, or any other capture device, film or digital.

Scholarship Award

$1000

Deadline: January 1, 2022
(The full application must be electronically received by 23:59 PDT, January 1, 2022)

Notice of Award: The successful award winners will be notified by e-mail no later than March 1, 2022. The award will be mailed to the recipient in the form of a bank check on or before April 1, 2022 (recipients outside of the US will receive their reward via Paypal).