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The James Alan Cox Foundation for Student Photojournalists

The James Alan Cox Foundation for Student Photojournalists

Applicable For:

High School Students

Max Award Amount:

$2,500

Application Deadline:

15/11/2023
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About This Scholarship

The James Alan Cox Foundation for Student Photojournalists is a non-profit organization that provides scholarships and grants to support the education and professional development of student photojournalists. The foundation was established in memory of James Alan Cox, a photojournalist who died while on assignment in 1988.

The foundation offers several scholarships to support the education and training of student photojournalists, including the James Alan Cox Foundation for Student Photojournalists Scholarship, which provides $2,500 to a student photojournalist enrolled in a college or university in the United States. The foundation also offers a High School Photography Grant, which provides up to $1,500 to support photography programs at high schools throughout the United States.

Applicants for the High School Photography Grant must be teachers or administrators at a high school in the United States and must demonstrate a need for funding to support their photography program.

Eligibility Criteria For The James Alan Cox Foundation for Student Photojournalists

The eligibility criteria for The James Alan Cox Foundation for Student Photojournalists are as follows:

  • Age: Applicants must be high school, undergraduate, or graduate students who are between the ages of 18 and 25 years old.
  • Educational Status: Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States or be a high school senior who has been accepted into a college or university program.
  • Field of Study: Applicants must be studying photojournalism or a related field.
  • Portfolio: Applicants must submit a portfolio of their photojournalistic work, which should demonstrate their skills and abilities as a photojournalist.
  • Essay: Applicants must submit an essay of 500 to 1,000 words on why they want to pursue a career in photojournalism and how they plan to use their education to achieve their career goals.
  • Recommendations: Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation from professors, advisors, or professionals in the field of photojournalism or a related field.

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