The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant is 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. Entrants must submit a portfolio of 12 images and a clear proposal of a project they would undertake if they received the grant.

What recipients receive

The recipient will receive £10,000 towards their chosen project.
Loan of Canon equipment to the IP Grant recipient.
Publication of images by our media partner The Guardian.
Eligible for inclusion in the Hamburg portfolio review.
Eligible for inclusion in the VII Mentorship programme.
A year-long personal mentorship with an assignment from the Founder and CEO of Legacy of War Foundation, renowned photojournalist Giles Duley.
One recipient will also receive the Gentex Corp Personal Safety Award, receiving personal safety equipment, body armor and Hostile Environment Training.
Save the Children will select one of the IPPG finalists to undertake a professional photography commission for STC.
Each year a selection of finalists will have their work spotlighted by the panel of industry judges.
Each year a selection of entrants will have their work spotlighted via the IPPG channels.

How to enter

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 from a tutor.
A portfolio of 12 photographs, either a photo essay or individual images with a project description giving details of the portfolio submitted for the application.
Extended captions for each image as a PDF document.
A clear project proposal explaining what project you would undertake if you received the scholarship.
Please follow the instructions on the submission form carefully.

About the Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant

The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant supports young and emerging photographers as they begin their careers in photojournalism. It offers financial support, mentorship, and ongoing assistance for the promotion of their work. The recipient also becomes part of a network of past awardees and an extended community committed to the importance of photojournalism.

The grant was established over three decades ago in honour of photojournalist Ian Parry, who died while on assignment for The Sunday Times during the Romanian Revolution in 1989 at the age of 24. Each year, a free and globally open call is held to award the Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant, which aims to highlight emerging talent in the field of photojournalism.