About the competition

The Jan Parry Photojournalism Grant is an international photo competition for young photographers aged 24 or under, or those enrolled in a full-time photography course. Participants must submit a portfolio of 12 photographs and a clear proposal for a project they would undertake if awarded the grant.

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What the winners will receive
  • Each winner will receive £10,000 to implement their chosen project
  • Publication of images by our media partner The Guardian
  • A one-year loan of Canon equipment for the grant winner to complete their proposed project
  • Inclusion in a portfolio review in Hamburg
  • The right to be included in the Canon Transmissions program at Visa Pour L'Image in Perpignan
  • One year of personal mentoring with an industry expert
  • Assignments from the founder and CEO of the Legacy of War Foundation, renowned photojournalist Giles Duley
  • In addition, each year, a selection of nominees from the longlist will have the opportunity to showcase their work in front of an industry jury.
  • The Tom Stoddart Award for Excellence may also be awarded each year at the discretion of the judges.

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How to apply

Candidates applying for a grant must ensure that their application includes the following information:

  • Your name, date of birth, permanent address, personal email address, personal telephone number, and, if possible, your college, course name, and course instructor.
  • A portfolio of 12 photographs, or a photo report, or individual photographs.
  • A description of the project with detailed information about the portfolio you have uploaded for this application
  • A clear project proposal explaining what project you would implement if you were awarded the scholarship.
  • Extended captions for each image in PDF format.

Please follow the instructions in the application form carefully.

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About the Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant

The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant supports young photographers and emerging photographers who are just starting their careers in photojournalism. We offer financial support, mentoring, and ongoing assistance to promote their work. Importantly, the grant recipient becomes part of a network of previous recipients and a large family of people who care deeply about this grant and believe in the importance of photojournalism. The grant was established more than three decades ago in honor of photojournalist Jan Parry, who was killed while on assignment for The Sunday Times during the Romanian Revolution of 1989 at the age of 24. Each year, we hold a free, open competition for the Ian Parry Grant, which aims to discover new talent in photojournalism from around the world.