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

September 2026

$2,000–$2,500 one-time scholarship

Supports undergraduate or graduate students at U.S. four-year colleges working in documentary photojournalism.

--- ## Description This scholarship, administered by the National Press Photographers Foundation (NPPF), supports undergraduate or graduate students pursuing still or video documentary photojournalism at four-year U.S. colleges or universities. Established to honor the legacy of Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist C. Thomas Hardin, the award recognizes students who demonstrate a strong ability to explain the human condition or cultural developments with depth, interpretation, and initiative. The scholarship aims to encourage impactful visual storytelling and the preservation of human stories through documentary photojournalism. --- ## Due Dates - September 2026 (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Award amount is typically $2,000–$2,500 as a one-time scholarship. - Funding is provided directly to the recipient and is intended to support educational and creative endeavors in documentary photojournalism. --- ## Eligibility - Open to undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at a four-year U.S. college or university at the time of application. - Applicants must be working in still or video documentary photojournalism. - The scholarship is intended for students who demonstrate initiative and the ability to tell stories with depth and interpretation, particularly those explaining the human condition or cultural developments. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through the National Press Photographers Foundation website. - Required materials typically include: - Portfolio of documentary photojournalism work (still or video) - Statement of purpose or personal essay - Proof of enrollment at a four-year U.S. college or university - Letters of recommendation (if requested) - Check the [scholarship program page](https://nppf.org/scholarship/hardin-documentary-photojournalism-scholarship) for detailed and updated application instructions. --- ## Additional Information - The scholarship honors the legacy of C. Thomas Hardin, a leader in photojournalism and past president of NPPA and NPPF. - Past recipients and additional honoree information can be found on the NPPF website. --- ## External Links - [Scholarship Program Page (NPPF)](https://nppf.org/scholarship/hardin-documentary-photojournalism-scholarship) - [About the National Press Photographers Foundation](https://nppf.org/about) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |----------------------|----------------------------------| | General Inquiries | grants@nppf.org |

C. Thomas Hardin and Mary C. Hardin Documentary Photojournalism Scholarship

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