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