Youth Photojournalism Contest is open for Photographers under age 24, and those enrolled as full-time photography students can apply for the scholarship. This contest, also known as the Ian Parry Scholarship, aims to help young documentary photographers undertake a chosen project and raise their international profile. The 2021 contest features two prizes, namely the Award for Achievement and the Award for Potential. Each of the winners will receive USD $3500, Canon photo equipment, and more. World Press Photo automatically nominates the Achievement winner for its Joop Swart Masterclass in Amsterdam, and the Potential winner will receive one year of mentorship from a veteran photojournalist.
This scholarship exists to find and support the very best young people striving to produce powerful, meaningful photojournalism in a self-image-obsessed world. Using the name of Ian Parry, this contest recognizes the internationally known photographers and helps them at the start of their careers by the scholarship that bears Parry’s name. This is the most important photography award for young photojournalists because it transformed and still transforms the careers of many photographers.
International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) empowers an unparalleled global network of journalists to produce news reports that lead to better governments, stronger economies, more vibrant societies, and healthier lives. This non-profit organization works at the nexus of journalism and technology, building the expertise and storytelling skills of reporters worldwide. Through the ICFJ’s work, journalists are enhancing news coverage and connecting more deeply with their audiences. As a result, this organization is increasing the flows of reliable, trustworthy news, which is a cornerstone of healthy democracies. ICFJ has worked with more than 150,000 journalists from 180 countries. They are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Brief Description
Refer to the below table for more details of the scholarship:
| Organization | International Center for Journalists |
| Educational Level | All |
| Subjects | All |
| Amount | Varies |
| Access Mode | Online |
| Number of Awards | 2 |
| City | Washington |
| Nationality | International |
| Country | United States |
| Application Deadline | July 9, 2021 |
| Application Fees | N/A |
| Requirement | a portfolio and a clear proposal of a project |
Who May Be Eligible
Young photographers either attending a full-time photographic course or are under 24 are eligible.
How to Apply
The Ian Parry Scholarship has two criteria, namely The Sunday Times Award for Achievement and The Canon Award for Potential. Candidates can submit a portfolio and a clear proposal of a project they would undertake if they won the scholarship.
Supporting Documents
- a portfolio and a clear proposal of a project
Benefits
Each winner of this contest will receive $3,500 towards their chosen project. Canon Europe will continue to support the Scholarship and loan equipment to the winners. Winners can also attend a portfolio review day with leading industry experts in London and the Mentorship Programme, which offers a year-long personal Mentorship to the winner of one of the awards. Both of the winners will have the opportunity to take part in a programme at Visa Pour L’Image, Perpignan and World Press Photo, automatically accepts the winner of the Achievement Award into its final list of nominees for the Joop Swart Masterclass in Amsterdam. The winning work will appear in The Sunday Times Magazine.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for this scholarship contest is July 9, 2021.
