The Ian Parry Scholarship in Photojournalism supports young and aspiring photographers who wish to pursue careers in photojournalism. They provide funding, coaching, and continuous support to help them promote their work. Crucially, the grantee joins an extended family of individuals who value photography and are passionate about the project. This network of previous grantees has also formed.

The grant was established more than thirty years ago as a memorial to photojournalist Ian Parry, who, at the age of twenty-four, died in 1989 while covering the Romanian revolution for The Sunday Times. Every year, they host a free, worldwide open call and award the Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant, which aims to highlight up-and-coming photojournalistic talent.

Quick Details:

• Provided by:  Ian Parry Memorial Fund
• Deadline: 1 September 2025
• Recipients announcement: October 2025
• Gender: Any
• What does it cost? No entrance fee
• Who hosts this contest? The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant
• What’s the theme? Photojournalism and Documentary Photography
• Type: Award
• Eligible Nations: All

Benefits:

• Each winner will receive £10,000 to use towards their chosen project.
• Pictures published by The Guardian, our media partner
• Canon equipment loan for a year, so the IP Grant recipient can finish their planned project
• Being a part of the Hamburg portfolio evaluation
• Acceptable for enrollment in Visa Pour L’Image’s Canon Transmissions Program in Perpignan
• A one-year individualized mentoring program with a business expert
• An assignment from famous photojournalist Giles Duley, the founder and CEO of the Legacy of War Foundation
• In addition, they provide body armor and combat training to the IP Photojournalism Grant recipient.
• Additionally, the panel of industry experts will highlight the work of a few long-listed people each year.
• At the judges’ discretion, the annual honorary Tom Stoddart Award for Excellence may also be granted.

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Accepting entries from young photographers who are 25 years of age or younger, as well as those enrolled full-time in photography courses.
• A portfolio consisting of twelve photos and a detailed proposal outlining the project the winner will carry out with the award is required for entry.

Application Procedure:

Applicants for the Grant should make sure the following details are included in their application:

• Personal info: Name, DOB, address, email, phone, college/course/tutor (if applicable)
• Proof of student status (for applicants aged 25+), including a tutor’s letter
• Portfolio of 12 photos (photo essay or individual images)
• Description of uploaded portfolio
• Project proposal (planned work if awarded)
• Extended captions (PDF format)
• Complete the official submission form as instructed

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For more details, kindly refer to The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant’s website.