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İSTANBUL PHOTO AWARDS 2026

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Application Deadline: 9 Jan. 2026 at 23:59 (UTC+3) İstanbul time.  

LOCATION: Turkey

The İstanbul Photo Awards is open for application. All professional photographers and freelancers are encouraged to apply.

ELIGIBILITY:

The contest is open only for professional photographers.

The contest is open for photographers both freelancer and under the name of a company / agency. Freelancers can add company name for each submission at the INSERT IMAGE tab.

Applications are free and open between 13 Nov. 2025 – 9 Jan. 2026 at 23:59 (UTC+3) İstanbul time.

Photographs contain the relevant and correct information. Submitted photos must be taken in 2025 (between 1 Jan. 2025- 31 Dec. 2025).

The photographer has the liability for providing accurate personal information like name, age, company etc. besides the image info like date, location etc..

All submissions must have necessary information embedded into photographs IPTC like: title, description, creation date, city, and country. The info and category of the photographs can be updated until the deadline.

Photography captions must be written in English. Kindly check the caption limits before upload your photos.

No signatures, stamp or any other identifying mark is allowed anywhere on the entry. Photographer’s name or company should not be mentioned in the captions.

Digital manipulation and any kind of photoshop effects are not allowed, only basic color corrections are allowed. It is not allowed to add signatures on the photo or in the caption.

Photographers must be the copyright owner of the submitted photographs.

Photographs must not violate any third-party rights.

Photographers are invited to apply all categories at the same time, both with published and unpublished photos. 

Photographers can apply 4 different photos in single categories and 2 different stories in story categories.

Same photo cannot be submitted into two different categories. Story category applications should include 10 photos.

Kindly note that this contest is for professionals only, and İstanbul Photo Awards’ jury may ask for proof of the source of the photo or publications in newspapers, magazines, or websites.

BENEFIT:

2026 PRIZES: Single News 1st prize winner will be nominated as “Photo of the Year”, the laureate receives 6.000 USD in total.      

CATEGORIES  FIRST SECOND THIRD

SINGLE NEWS*6,000 USD1,500 USD1,000 USD
STORY NEWS3,000 USD1,500 USD1,000 USD
SINGLE SPORTS3,000 USD1,500 USD1,000 USD
STORY SPORTS3,000 USD1,500 USD1,000 USD
SINGLE NATURE & ENVIRONMENT3,000 USD1,500 USD1,000 USD
STORY NATURE & ENVIRONMENT3,000 USD1,500 USD1,000 USD
SINGLE PORTRAIT3,000 USD1,500 USD1,000 USD
STORY PORTRAIT3,000 USD1,500 USD1,000 USD
SINGLE DAILY LIFE3,000 USD1,500 USD1,000 USD
STORY DAILY LIFE3,000 USD1,500 USD1,000 USD
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UNICEF LEADING MINDS FELLOWSHIP ON CLIMATE EDUCATION

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Application Deadline: December 31, 2025

LOCATION: USA

The UNICEF Leading Minds Fellowship on Climate Education is an 18-month initiative (February 2026 – July 2027) that empowers young people to drive systemic transformation in climate education. They frame climate education as both a fundamental right and a catalyst for intergenerational justice, supporting youth-led research, foresight, and advocacy to influence education policy and climate strategy globally. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Young people ages 10–30 who are: 

Leading or representing a climate education initiative; 

Passionate about climate action, climate education, and creating positive change; 

Ready to dedicate four to five hours a week from February 2026 to July 2027; and

Comfortable working in English (other UN languages are an asset). 

To learn more about eligibility and who can apply, download FAQs here or join our information session. 

UNICEF is selecting up to 12 young climate leaders (ages 10–30) who are strengthening climate education in their schools, communities, and countries in both formal and informal settings.  

A youth-led climate education initiative can include, for example:  

School system integration: curriculum development, educational networks, or school-based climate clubs; 

Government partnerships: collaborative models working with education authorities or policymakers; 

Rights-based and justice frameworks: initiatives linking climate education to equity, justice, and human rights; 

Community resilience and informal education: local projects, campaigns, or community-led learning; and 

Digital campaigns and media: online platforms, storytelling, or awareness-raising initiatives. 

If you’re helping others learn, adapt, engage, or act on the climate crisis—this fellowship is for you. 

BENEFIT:

Stipend for work and contributions during the fellowship period;  

Technical mentorship and collaboration with research partners;  

Visibility and speaking opportunities;  

Hands-on experience in child rights, foresight, youth engagement, and advocacy; and 

Leadership development and access to a global network of youth advocates and leaders. 

Each selected fellow will be eligible for up to $20,000 in grant support. 

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