ConDev Media Grants Award for Student Photojournalists Worldwide 2017

A grant for student photojournalists to cover difficult topics in conflict-affected countries through compelling photo stories.

Application Deadline: 30th September 2017

Eligible Countries: All

About the Award: ConDev’s Student Media Grants award up to $5,000 to current students interested in capturing conflict-related issues facing fragile and conflict-affected areas of the world through stunning photography. Past winners have traveled to and produced photography highlighting issues in Turkey, Nigeria, Kenya, Haiti, Ethiopia, Perú, and other conflict-affected regions.

Type: Contests/Award

Eligibility: The program is OPEN TO STUDENTS WORLDWIDE (undergraduate, graduate, PhD, etc.). Students graduating in December 2017-May 2018 are also eligible to apply.

Number of Awards: Not specified

Value of Award: USD$5000

Timeline/Duration of Program: 

• October 2017:  Review Period – please be patient as we review your incredible proposals!
• December 2017:  Notification Period (approximate)
• January 2018 (Depending on proposal timeline):  Funding Disbursement (approximate)
• January-December 2018: Grant winners travel and implement their photojournalism projects

How to Apply: Applicants should write and submit a proposal. Instructions for writing a winning proposal are contained in the Program Webpage (See link below)

Proposals should be submitted to condevcenter@condevcenter.org with “Student Media Grant: [Name of Student]” as the subject line. Only one proposal can be submitted per student.

Visit the Program Webpage for Details

Award Providers: Centre on Conflict and Development