Sony Electronics Photojournalism Scholarship
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Sony Electronics Photojournalism Scholarship supports undergraduate and graduate photojournalism students, funding continued study to encourage their talent, dedication, and development as storytellers.
Funder: National Press Photographers Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $2,500 scholarship; $2,000 if paid directly by check; Sony Alpha camera for first-time recipients
Summary: Supports undergraduate and graduate students studying photojournalism at four-year U.S. colleges and universities.
Key Information: International students residing in the U.S. are eligible; applicants must follow NPPA’s Code of Ethics.
Description
The Sony Electronics Photojournalism Scholarship supports undergraduate or graduate study in photojournalism. Established in 2019 and funded by Sony Electronics Inc., it is administered and awarded by the National Press Photographers Foundation’s independent scholarship selection committee. It forms part of Sony’s broader support for photojournalism, including sponsorship of NPPA’s Best of Photojournalism competition and equipment gifts to first-time NPPF student scholarship recipients.
The award is part of NPPF’s shared student scholarship application, which encourages students with talent and dedication to photojournalism who need financial assistance to continue their studies. Applicants submit a storytelling portfolio, academic and professional information, and statements explaining their development, financial need, and career aspirations. Professional picture editors review applications and match recipients to named scholarships according to donor criteria.
