Deadline: 1 February 2025
The National Press Photographers Foundation is pleased to offer two different scholarships for individuals wishing assistance to attend the NPPA News Video Workshop and to support the work of photojournalists who play a critical role in the free flow of visual information in a healthy democracy.
The National Press Photographers Foundation Inc. (NPPF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is charged with advancing photojournalism through education and awarding scholarships and fellowships to deserving individuals who have demonstrated ability or promise in the field of visual journalism.
Categories
- Hutchison/Wheeler Storytelling Award for the News Video Workshop:
- The Hutchison/Wheeler Storytelling Award is offered to aspiring photojournalists who need financial assistance to attend the NPPA News Video Workshop. The NPPA’s workshop provides eye-opening experiences giving photojournalists fresh perspective and instilling confidence and skills in visualizing their stories.
- Gordon Yoder Award:
- The award is open to a working professional video photojournalist wishing to attend the NPPA TV News Video Workshop.
- Qualified applicants will be eligible for either award.
Funding Information
- Hutchison/Wheeler Storytelling Award for the News Video Workshop:
- The recipient will receive $2,000 to be used for paying a discounted workshop registration fee and other workshop related expenses.
- Gordon Yoder Award:
- The recipient will receive complimentary workshop registration and $1,000 to be used for workshop related expenses.
Eligibility Criteria
- Hutchison/Wheeler Storytelling Award for the News Video Workshop:
- It is open to working professional video photojournalists with at least six months of full-time employment or an accomplished student with a professional portfolio that includes three stories they have shot and edited.
- Gordon Yoder Award:
- Applicants must have at least six months full-time employment as a video photojournalist. This award is intended for beginning video photojournalists, not those with years of experience. This award is not available to students.
Application Requirements
- Candidates should ensure their application contains the following information:
- Your name, date of birth, permanent address, personal email address, personal mobile phone number.
- A concise bio highlighting your job description, work experience and your organization or affiliation.
- Briefly explain:
- your commitment as a video journalist.
- how you think the Workshop will help take your work to the next level.
- how your financial situation prevents you from attending the workshop.
- Upload three video examples to a Project on Picter, of your work. Videos must be uploaded, links to online clips will not be accepted.
For more information, visit NPPF.
