The Mary Lou Foy Still and Multimedia Scholarship supports students excelling in photojournalism, focusing on still photography and multimedia storytelling, funded by the National Press Photographers Foundation.
Funder: National Press Photographers Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $1,500 one-time scholarship award
Summary: Supports undergraduate and graduate students studying photojournalism with a focus on still photography and multimedia storytelling.
The Mary Lou Foy Still and Multimedia Scholarship, offered by the National Press Photographers Foundation, is designed to encourage and support students pursuing careers in photojournalism. Named in honor of Mary Lou Foy—a pioneering photojournalist and advocate for visual journalism—this scholarship recognizes excellence in visual storytelling, specifically in still photography and multimedia formats. The award aims to foster the next generation of journalists who demonstrate both technical skill and a passion for impactful storytelling.