[National Press Photographers Foundation](https://nppf.org)

February 2027 (anticipated)

$1,000 plus complimentary NPPA TV News Video Workshop registration; one-time award

Supports early-career professional video photojournalists to attend the NPPA TV News Video Workshop.

Award is not available to students; intended for those with less than several years' experience.

--- ## Description The G. Gordon Yoder TV NewsVideo Workshop Scholarship is designed to help beginning professional video photojournalists advance their careers by attending the NPPA TV News Video Workshop. Established by Gordon Yoder, a renowned journalist and innovator in television equipment, this scholarship provides both financial support and professional development opportunities for early-career video journalists. The award includes complimentary registration for the workshop and a $1,000 stipend to cover related expenses. --- ## Due Dates - February 2027: Applications close / Full application deadline (anticipated) - February 2027: Application deadline (anticipated) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $1,000 stipend for workshop-related expenses - Complimentary registration to the NPPA TV News Video Workshop - One-time award per recipient --- ## Eligibility - Open to working professional video photojournalists wishing to attend the NPPA TV News Video Workshop - Applicants must have at least six (6) months of full-time employment as a video photojournalist - Intended for early-career/beginning video photojournalists (not those with extensive experience) - Not available to students - Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and explain financial need --- ## Application Process - Complete the [online application form](https://form.jotform.com/253274559624162) - Submit the following: - Personal information (name, date of birth, address, email, phone) - Concise bio (job description, work experience, organization/affiliation) - Written statements addressing: - Commitment as a video journalist - How the workshop will advance your work - Explanation of financial need - Upload three video examples of your work to a Project on Picter (direct uploads only; links not accepted) --- ## Additional Information - This award is new or has not yet been awarded; there are no past recipients. - Selection is based on relevance to career goals, professional potential, and impact of the award. - Award may also help cover lodging, travel, and other approved educational costs associated with the workshop. --- ## External Links - [Scholarship Program Page](https://nppf.org/tv-awards/the-g-gordon-yoder-tv-newsvideo-workshop-scholarship) - [NPPA TV Awards Overview](https://nppf.org/tv-awards) - [Online Application Form](https://form.jotform.com/253274559624162) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Email | |------------------------------| | grants@nppf.org | | sesweitzer.net@gmail.com |

G. Gordon Yoder TV NewsVideo Workshop Scholarship

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