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

February 2027 (Full application / final deadline for TV Awards – G. Gordon Yoder TV NewsVideo Workshop Scholarship)

$1,000 plus complimentary registration to the NPPA TV News Video Workshop (one award per cycle)

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

--- ## Description The G. Gordon Yoder TV NewsVideo Workshop Scholarship is designed to support early-career professional video photojournalists by providing financial assistance and complimentary registration to attend the NPPA TV News Video Workshop. Established by Gordon Yoder, a pioneering figure in television news and camera technology, this scholarship aims to foster the skills and career growth of emerging video storytellers. The award is not open to students or experienced professionals, but specifically targets those in the early stages of their careers who would otherwise face financial barriers to attending the workshop. --- ## Due Dates - February 2027 (anticipated/projected): Full application / final deadline for TV Awards – G. Gordon Yoder TV NewsVideo Workshop Scholarship *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $1,000 cash award for workshop-related expenses (e.g., travel, lodging, meals) - Complimentary registration to the NPPA TV News Video Workshop --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be working professional video photojournalists with at least six (6) months of full-time employment in the field. - Intended for beginning video photojournalists (not those with years of experience). - Not open to students. - Applicants must demonstrate financial need and a commitment to professional growth in video journalism. --- ## Application Process - Submit a completed online application form. - Provide the following materials: - Full name, date of birth, permanent address, personal email, and mobile phone number. - Concise bio highlighting job description, work experience, and organization/affiliation. - Written statements addressing: - Commitment as a video journalist. - How the workshop will advance your work. - Explanation of financial need. - Upload three (3) video examples of your work to a Project on Picter (direct uploads only; links not accepted). - Applications are submitted online via the [application portal](https://form.jotform.com/253274559624162). --- ## Additional Information - This award is new and may not have past recipients. - The award is strictly for attendance at the NPPA TV News Video Workshop and is not transferable to other professional development opportunities. - Only one award is given per cycle. --- ## External Links - [Program Page and Details](https://nppf.org/tv-awards/the-g-gordon-yoder-tv-newsvideo-workshop-scholarship) - [Application Portal](https://form.jotform.com/253274559624162) - [TV Awards Overview](https://nppf.org/tv-awards/) - [About the National Press Photographers Foundation](https://nppf.org/about) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |--------------------|----------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [grants@nppf.org](mailto:grants@nppf.org) | | TV Awards Questions| [sesweitzer.net@gmail.com](mailto:sesweitzer.net@gmail.com) | ---

G. Gordon Yoder TV NewsVideo Workshop Scholarship

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