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PRIX (VIRGINIA) INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION FOR WOMEN

Application Deadline: May 7, 2024 (Paris time).

LOCATION: France

Awarded every two years since 2012, The Prix Virginia is the first photography prize exclusively reserved for a woman photographer, regardless of her age or nationality. The work submitted must never have yet been exhibited in France and must not be the result of an editorial assignment or advertisement commission.

ELIGIBILITY:

The competition is free to enter.

The competition is open to women photographers, regardless of their nationality or age.

A complete resume Pdf format

A brief letter of intent written by the candidate describing the creative and artistic dimension of the work submitted. Pdf format

12 to 18 pictures free theme, in black and white and/or in colour. we strongly recommend they submit one cohesive body of work rather than single images. jpg

Each photo must be in jpeg format, 72 dpi and not exceed 2 MB (or Mb).
Each photo must be in jpeg format, 72 dpi and not exceed 2 MB (or Mb). Each photo must include in its title the number of the photograph, the name of the candidate, the title of the photograph, and the date. ex: 01_NameFirstName_PhotoTitle

The photographers may apply directly or other professional experts (photo editors, gallery owners, photo agents, and such) may apply for them

The photographs submitted must not have been published or exhibited in France heretofore. However, the artist may have already exhibited other works in France. However, the artist may have already exhibited other works in France.

BENEFIT:

The Sylvia S. Association will award 10.000 € to the winner.

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ENS DE LYON AMPERE EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Application Deadline: January 17, 2024. 

LOCATION: France

ENS de Lyon and its partners offer scholarships (Ampère, GRADUATE +) for excellent international students to enroll in its Master’s programs. For each Master’s degree, it is indicated whether it is open for international students.

ELIGIBILITY:

To apply for the first year of a Master’s program (M1),  applicants should justify holding a L3 degree (Bachelor – 180 ECTS) or, for applicants who have studied abroad, an equivalent level.

To apply for the second year of a Master’s program (M2) , applicants should justify holding a M1 degree (240 ECTS) or, for applicants who have studied abroad, an equivalent level.

Applications are approved by the admission committee

Master’s programs eligible: all Master’s programs in Exact Sciences, the Arts, and Human and Social Sciences (except FEADéP Master’s programs). Consult the rules related to the Ampère scholarship (document on the right)

BENEFIT:

The scholarship is €1,000 per month for 1 year. It is renewable in the 2nd year provided the candidate is selected by the head of the Masters program and validates the Masters Year 1.

About 20 scholarships granted each year

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