$2,500 Student Photojournalism Scholarship, Due: 11/16
Background: Do you enjoy photography or telling stories through video? The James Alan Cox Foundation for Student Photojournalists is offering scholarships and cameras to students who use their work to tell meaningful stories. The foundation is looking for photojournalism that captures real events and people in schools and communities. Students can share stories through still photographs or videos, depending on their education level.
Eligibility:
🇺🇸 Must be a U.S. citizen attending a school in the United States. U.S. citizens attending U.S. government schools abroad may also apply.
📸 High school students: Must be at least a sophomore, have completed one year at an accredited high school, and have taken at least one photography or related art class.
🎓 College and technical school students: Must be at least a sophomore, have completed one year at an accredited school, and have taken photography or photojournalism courses.
📰 Graduate students: Must be enrolled in a journalism or photojournalism program.
📚 Must have at least one semester of school remaining when the award is given.
Requirements:
📝 Complete the application: Submit the online application form.
✍️ Write an essay: Include the required brief essay.
💌 Get recommendations: Submit two letters of reference.
📄 Provide your transcript: Upload your school transcript.
💵 Submit financial information: Complete the financial data section.
📷 Submit your portfolio:
– High school students: Five digital photographs.
– College and graduate students: Five digital photographs or two videos, each no longer than three minutes.
👨👩👧 Parental release: Applicants under 18 must submit a parental release form.
Scholarship Amount:
💰(5) $2,500
Deadline:
📅 November 15, 2026
