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

February 2027 (full application deadline, projected)

$2,500 deposited to university account or $2,000 check to recipient; one-time award

Scholarship supporting undergraduate and graduate photojournalists dedicated to impactful storytelling in sports, social justice, and human emotion.

--- ## Description The Xan Korman Scholarship, administered by the National Press Photographers Foundation (NPPF), honors the legacy of Xan Korman by supporting undergraduate and graduate students who are passionate about storytelling through photojournalism. The scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate a strong commitment to capturing emotion, context, and connection in their work—especially within the realms of sports, social justice, and human experience. The program seeks to empower emerging photographers who embody Korman's spirit of generosity, collaboration, and meaningful storytelling. --- ## Due Dates - February 2027: Full application deadline (anticipated/projected, entries due by 5:59 P.M. Eastern Time) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Award: $2,500 deposited into the recipient’s university/college bursar account, or $2,000 mailed directly to the recipient (as instructed). - One-time award; distributed to several recipients annually across NPPF scholarships. --- ## Eligibility - Open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled for the spring semester at a four-year college or university in the United States. - International students residing in the U.S. are eligible. - Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to photojournalism, particularly in sports, social justice, or capturing human emotion. - Must adhere to the National Press Photographers Association’s Code of Ethics. - Recipients’ conduct and work must be consistent with professional photojournalistic standards. --- ## Application Process - Prepare a recommendation letter from a professor/lecturer familiar with your photojournalism (on university letterhead, signed and dated). - Complete the [NPPF CV submission form (PDF)](https://nppf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/NPPF_Scholarship_CV_form.pdf) and upload it to the application portal. - Submit three or four one-page essays covering: - Your journey as a student photojournalist - Financial need - Career aspirations - Prepare a portfolio (up to 24 images and/or up to 10 video files, with specific technical requirements; see [portfolio preparation guidelines](https://nppf.org/online-portfolio-image-preparation/)). - Submit all materials via the [Picter application portal](https://site.picter.com/2026-nppf-college-scholarships). - By applying, you grant NPPF permission to publish your images for educational and promotional purposes (you retain copyright). - Recipients will be notified via email within a month of the deadline. --- ## Additional Information - All awarded portfolio images may be published on NPPF’s website and social media for educational and promotional purposes. - Payment of any taxes and related expenses is the recipient’s responsibility. - Recipients are subject to verification by NPPF, and the foundation’s decisions are final. - Any digital image manipulation violating professional standards (including use of Photoshop’s Content Aware) will result in disqualification. --- ## External Links - [Scholarship Program Page](https://nppf.org/scholarship/xan-korman-scholarship) - [NPPF Student Scholarships Overview](https://nppf.org/student-scholarships/) - [NPPF CV Submission Form (PDF)](https://nppf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/NPPF_Scholarship_CV_form.pdf) - [Portfolio Preparation Guidelines](https://nppf.org/online-portfolio-image-preparation/) - [Picter Application Portal](https://site.picter.com/2026-nppf-college-scholarships) - [NPPA Code of Ethics](https://nppa.org/resources/code-ethics) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | |-----------------------------|-----------------------------| | Dr. James Kelly, Director of Scholarships | [jkelly@nppf.org](mailto:jkelly@nppf.org) | | General Grants Contact | [grants@nppf.org](mailto:grants@nppf.org) |

Xan Korman Scholarship

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