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UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE DORCAS MCCLEAN SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline: 12 August, 2024

LOCATION: Australia

The Dorcas McClean Scholarship, worth up to $40,000, supports candidates for admission to an approved institution at the university of Melbourne. This opportunity is open to both domestic and international applicants.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must be between 17 and 25 years of age Domestic and international students

Undergraduate, Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research for Future and Current study

be a violinist aged no older than 25 and no younger than 17 (as of 2 February 2025), and resident in Australia for no less than two years at 2 February 2025.

eligible for admission to a course of study at an institution approved by the Academic Board on the recommendation of the head of the school of Music in the faculty; or

under the supervision of a teacher approved by the Academic Board on the recommendation of the head of the school of Music; or

be a graduate or undergraduate of the University.

BENEFIT:

A one-off payment of up to $40,000 towards studies at another institution approved by the University of Melbourne. Runner-up and third-placed candidates will receive $10,000 and $5000 respectively.

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IAN PARRY 2024 SCHOLARSHIP PRIZE FOR PHOTO JOURNALISTS (£10,000 PRIZE)

Application Deadline: 31 August, 2024

LOCATION: United Kingdom

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:

Entrance is free

Entrants must be no older than 24 years of age or enrolled in a full-time photographic course at the time of entry.

The theme for this year 2024 contest is: Photojournalism and Documentary Photography

Candidates applying for the Grant should ensure that their application contains the following information:

Your name, date of birth, permanent address, personal email address, personal telephone number, and if applicable, college, the course title, and course tutor.

A portfolio of 12 photographs, either a photo essay or individual photos.

A project description giving us details of the portfolio you have uploaded for this application

A clear project proposal explaining what project you would undertake if you received the scholarship.

Extended captions for each image as a PDF document. 

Please follow the instructions on our submission form carefully.

BENEFIT:

Each winner will receive £10,000 towards their chosen project

Publication of images by our media partner The Guardian

Loan of Canon equipment for 1 year for the IP Grant winner to complete their proposed project

Inclusion in the Hamburg portfolio review

Eligible for inclusion in the Canon Transmissions Programme at Visa Pour L’Image in Perpignan

A year-long personal mentorship with an industry expert

An assignment by the Founder and CEO of Legacy of War Foundation, renowned photojournalist Giles Duley

We also offer conflict training and body armour to the winner of the IP Photojournalism Grant

In addition, each year a selection of long-listed individuals will have their work spotlighted by the panel of industry judges

The honorary Tom Stoddart Award for Excellence may also be given yearly on the judges’ discretion

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