Deadline: 1 September 2025
Entries are now open for Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant, 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.
The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant supports young and emerging photographers as they embark on their career in the world of photojournalism.
Benefits
- The recipient 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
- 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
- They also offer conflict training and body armour to one recipient
- In addition, each year a selection of long-listed individuals will have their work spotlighted by the panel of industry judges
Eligibility Criteria
- If you turned 25 years of age (or younger) within the year you are entering, regardless of educational status, you are eligible to apply to the Open Call.
- If you are 25 years of age or above, you must be enrolled in a full-time photographic course in order to be eligible to apply.
Applications Requirements
- 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.
- If age 25 or over, you will need proof of student status, including a letter for 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.
For more information, visit Ian Parry Memorial Fund.