Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Area of StudyOthers
Applications Open1 May 2026
Application Deadline31 August 2026
Scholarship TypeOther
FundingPartial
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-0878
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About This Scholarship

The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant is an international photographic competition for young photographers aged 24 or under, or full-time photographic students of any age, offering £10,000 and professional development opportunities. Recipients receive a year-long mentorship with renowned photojournalist Giles Duley, equipment loans, publication opportunities, and potential professional commissions.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • £10,000 prize money
  • Loan of Canon equipment
  • Publication of images by The Guardian
  • Eligibility for Hamburg portfolio review
  • Eligibility for VII Mentorship programme
  • Year-long personal mentorship with Giles Duley
  • Potential Gentex Corp Personal Safety Award including body armor and Hostile Environment Training
  • Potential professional photography commission with Save the Children
  • Work spotlighting by industry judges and IPPG channels

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Must be 24 years of age or under, OR enrolled as a full-time student in a photographic course
  • 2 If age 25 or over, must provide proof of student status including a letter from a tutor
  • 3 Must submit a portfolio of 12 photographs
  • 4 Must submit a clear project proposal

How to Apply

1
Prepare your name, date of birth, permanent address, personal email, and telephone number
2
If applicable, provide college name, course title, and course tutor details
3
If age 25 or over, obtain proof of student status from your tutor
4
Compile a portfolio of 12 photographs (photo essay or individual photos)
5
Create extended captions for each image as a PDF document
6
Write a clear project proposal explaining the project you would undertake if selected
7
Submit all materials online by 31 August 2026
8
Recipients will be announced in October 2026

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