Program Description
The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant is an international photographic competition for young photographers who are 24 years of age or under, or anyone who is studying in a full-time photographic course. Entrants must submit a portfolio of 12 images and a clear proposal of a project they would undertake if they received the grant.
Eligibility Criteria
Entrants must be 24 years of age or under, or studying in a full-time photographic course. If age 25 or over, proof of student status is required, including a letter from a tutor.
Benefits
- The recipient will receive £10,000 towards their chosen project
- Loan of Canon equipment to the grant recipient
- Publication of images by The Guardian
- Eligible for inclusion in the Hamburg portfolio review
- Eligible for inclusion in the VII Mentorship programme
- A year-long personal mentorship with an assignment from the Founder and CEO of Legacy of War Foundation, renowned photojournalist Giles Duley
- One recipient will also receive the Gentex Corp Personal Safety Award, receiving personal safety equipment, body armor and Hostile Environment Training.
- Save the Children will select one of the finalists to undertake a professional photography commission for STC.
- Each year a selection of finalists will have their work spotlighted by the panel of industry judges
- Each year a selection of entrants will have their work spotlighted via the grant channels
Application Process
Candidates applying for the Grant should ensure that their application contains the following information:
- Name, date of birth, permanent address, personal email address, personal telephone number, and if applicable, college, course title, and course tutor.
- A portfolio of 12 photographs, either a photo essay or individual photos with a project description.
- Extended captions for each image as a PDF document.
- A clear project proposal explaining what project you would undertake if you received the scholarship.
Submission Timeline
- 1 May 2026: Submission start
- 31 August 2026: Submission deadline
- October 2026: Recipients announcement
Grant Atlas