{"id":3107,"date":"2018-12-19T03:00:47","date_gmt":"2018-12-19T03:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scholarshipowl.com\/blog\/?p=3107"},"modified":"2021-03-24T15:55:09","modified_gmt":"2021-03-24T15:55:09","slug":"photography-scholarships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scholarshipowl.com\/blog\/find-scholarships\/photography-scholarships\/","title":{"rendered":"Photography Scholarships"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you dream of working as a photographer for the National Geographic or the NBA? Well, your dream may not be so far off with a major in photography. And if you worry about the high costs of tuition (hello, that\u2019s why <\/span>we\u2019re here<\/span><\/a>!) have no fear! There are scholarships for all majors, including photography. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Nowadays, it seems like every other person with Instagram is a photographer. It is the best time ever to pursue photography as a career. And there are many awards, scholarships, and internships<\/a> to help students do so. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you would like to study photography, scholarships are a great way to ease the stress of paying for your education. It will also allow you to get your foot in the door and develop a presence in the arts community.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are many organizations that make it possible for students to study photography. There are scholarships for both high school students, students who are already in college, and graduate students. <\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some places where you can look for photography scholarships: <\/span><\/p>\n

Your School<\/b><\/h2>\n

Many schools offer scholarships to students majoring in photography. You should check with the photography department and\"Three see what scholarships they offer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Grants<\/b><\/h2>\n

You may be eligible for a grant. Grants are awarded to students who show financial need. There are many grants which fund specific photography projects. A good place to start your search is with the<\/span> North American Nature Photography Association Foundation<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Photo Contests <\/b><\/h2>\n

Photo contests are a <\/span>creative way to make money<\/span><\/a> to help you pay for your college tuition. And we all love different ways of making money<\/a>, don\u2019t we? <\/span><\/p>\n

The Smithsonian has an annual <\/span>photo contest <\/span><\/a>in which one individual receives the grand prize of $2,500. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"Contest\"If you want to aim for an even bigger award, you can apply to the <\/span>Sony World Photography Awards<\/span><\/a>. They award 10 semi-finalists with Sony photography equipment (and a free to trip to London) and one winner with 30,000 Euro worth of equipment! <\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re the kind of person that\u2019s always snapping selfies and pictures of your meals, you may be missing out on some serious swag. And better swag means better pictures which can help you achieve even greater success! (and earn some money along the way) <\/span><\/p>\n

You should download the free<\/span> Foap application.<\/span><\/a> Every time somebody buys your photograph, you get $5. Popular brands, like MasterCard and Sony, are also buying images. Plus, if a company likes your work, they may send you out on assignment and you\u2019ll make even more money<\/a>. More than half of Foap\u2019s users make money. Some even as much as $2,000 from a single photo. <\/span><\/p>\n

Other Scholarships Worth Checking Out<\/b><\/h2>\n