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Canon Student Development Programme 2024 for aspiring photographers (€2k grant plus Canon equipment)

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Application Deadline: 7th March 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 Canon Student Development Programme. Boost your career and take the next step to becoming a pro photographer with the Canon Student Development Programme. The programme offers aspiring photographers from across Europe, Middle East and Africa an incredible opportunity to meet leading industry experts and have their portfolio professionally assessed.

Eligibility Criteria

  • be 18 or older as of 7th March 2024
  • reside in EMEA
  • have either started or completed an education course or internship with an agency or magazine within the academic year 2023-2024; or be nominated/endorsed by a professional from the photographic industry.

Benefits

  • Mentorships: Up to 100 applicants, selected by editors from top media agencies including AFP, EPA, Getty Images and Reuters, will receive 1-2-1 mentorships.
  • Exclusive workshop: The top 25 students will be invited to a career-defining 4-day workshop in Girona, Spain.
  • Visa pour l’Image: After the workshop, the students will attend Visa pour l’Image, the international festival of photojournalism in Perpignan, France.
  • Prestigious prizes: 3 students will be awarded a €2k grant and Canon equipment to produce a new project.

Selection Criteria

  • Participants are selected by a panel of Canon representatives and external industry professionals from top media agencies including AFP, EPA, Getty Images, and Reuters.
  • Submissions will be assessed on narrative skill, authenticity, storyline, bio and overall quality of the portfolio and project proposal.

How to apply

  • To enter, you must be at least 18 on 7th March 2024 and either a student, intern, or have completed your course in the 2023-24 academic year.
  • A limited number of places are available for participants nominated by the industry, regardless of where they are in their education journey.
  • Although the programme is open to anyone in Europe, Middle East and Africa, participants will need adequate proficiency in English to take part.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Canon Student Development Programme

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Canon Student Development Programme 2023 for aspiring photographers.

by OFA
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Application Deadline:  April 16th, 2023

Advance your career and take the next step to becoming a pro photographer with the Canon Student Development Programme. The programme offers students across Europe, Middle East and Africa an incredible opportunity to meet leading experts, attend key industry events and have their portfolios professionally assessed.

Eligibility Requirements

All entrants (“Entrants”) must:

  • be aged 18 and over at the date April 16th, 2023;
  • reside in the countries listed below and:
    1. have started or completed an education programme in the countries listed below during the academic year 2022-2023, or
    2. be engaged in internships by agencies or magazines within the same period; or
    3. be nominated/endorsed by professionals from the photographic industry
    4. Canon reserves the right to verify Entrants eligibility and admission by requesting a copy of your ID and either proof of your enrolment on a qualifying course/internship/agency, or for those entering under nomination by photographic industry professionals, a letter of recomendation from the endorsing professional.
    5. Participants who attended Module 2 or 3 of the 2022 Canon Student Development Programme are not eligible to enter and/or participate.
    6. Employees of the Organiser, its subsidiary companies, their families, agents and other parties directly involved with this Programme and the sponsorship are not eligible to enter.

Entry Requirements

  • 100 entrants will be selected and mentored remotely by industry professionals in relation to their portfolio;
  • up to 30 of those 100 entrants (as judged by an independent panel) will be selected to attend a 5 day workshop prior to attending the Visa pour l’image festival; and
  • 5 of the 30 participants will be selected to: attend the Hamburg Portfolio review, receive a €2k grant and Canon product. Please see full terms and conditions herein.

Benefits

  • Mentorships
    100 students, selected by editors from top media agencies including AFP, EPA and Reuters will receive 1-2-1 mentorships.
  • Exclusive workshop
    Up to 30 students will be invited to a career-defining workshop in Girona, Spain and attend Visa pour l’Image, the international festival of photojournalism in Perpignan, France.
  • Hamburg Portfolio Review
    5 students will be offered an exclusive place at the Hamburg Portfolio Review.
  • Prestigious prizes
    The final 5 will receive up to €9k worth of Canon kit and a €2k grant.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Canon Student Development Programme 2023

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Canon Student Development Programme 2022 for aspiring photographers.

by OFA
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Application Deadline: 29 April 2022

Advance your career and take the next step to becoming a pro photographer with the Canon Student Development Programme (CSDP).

Requirements:

  • Be aged 18 and over at the date April 29th, 2022;
  • Must have started or completed an education programme during the academic year 2021-2022, or be engaged in internships by agencies or magazines within the same period; or be nominated/endorsed by professionals from the photographic industry
  • The programme is open to eligible participants residing in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
  • The official language of the programme is English and participants will need an adequate proficiency to take part.
  • Your portfolio can contain up to 20 images from one story, plus a description of your project, image captions and a personal bio.
  • The entry deadline is 29 April 2022. 100 participants will be accepted onto the Canon Student Development Programme and notified by 16 May 2022. ID is required for entry.

Benefits:

  • 100 entrants will be selected and mentored remotely by industry professionals in relation to their portfolio;
  • 30 of those 100 entrants (as judged by an independent panel) will be selected to attend a 5 day workshop prior to attending the Visa pour l’image festival; and
  • 5 of the 30 participants will be selected to: attend the Hamburg Portfolio review, receive a €2k grant and Canon product.

The Programme will comprise three separate modules

  • Module 1: Virtual Portfolio Preparation Mentorships
    100 admitted Participants will be partnered with a professional mentor between 6th June – 8th July to support and refine their portfolio. Each Participant will be granted up to three one hour sessions. All sessions will be conducted virtually. 
  • Module 2: Workshop
    Following the concusion of module 1, 30 Participants will be selected in July to attend a 5 day workshop taking place between 25th – 29th August 2022 in the days preceeding the 2022 edition of the Visa pour l’image Festival (“Festival”) held in Perpignan (F). During the workshop Participants will attend dedicated lectures, take part in group portfolio reviews, practical sessions, get access to exhibitions at the Festival and benefit from networking opportunities with representatives from the Imaging and Media industry.
  • Module 3: Hamburg Portfolio Review
    5 Participants will be selected in August and receive a 3 day trip to Hamburg (G) and granted a place at the Hamburg Portfolio Review taking place between 16th – 18th September 2022. During the event Participants will take part in portfolio reviews, showcase their work in a dedicated exhibition, attend additional meetings with industry professionals, and be supported for a further 6 months with longer term mentorships and receive a €2k grant and up to €9k worth of Canon product. All Participants will be introduced to relevant local country Canon organisation

How to Apply:

To enter, fill in the form below and submit your portfolio. You must be at least 18 on 29 April 2022 and a university student or intern at an agency or magazine, for the academic year of 2021 to 2022.

10 places are available for participants nominated by the industry, regardless of where they are in their education journey. These entries will require a letter of endorsement to qualify.

Canon Student Development Programme: Key dates

Meet leading industry experts and photographers, have your portfolio professionally assessed and learn valuable skills for your future career.

29 APRIL 2022Submit your portfolio

Send a maximum of 20 images from one story

6 JUNE – 8 JULY 2022

Learn from experts

100 students chosen by editors from top media agencies including AFP, Getty Images and Reuters will receive 1-2-1 mentorships.

25 – 29 AUGUST 2022

Exclusive workshop

Top 30 students invited to a career-defining workshop in Costa Brava, Spain and Visa pour l’image in Perpignan, France.

16 – 18 SEPTEMBER 2022

Hamburg Portfolio Review

5 students offered an exclusive place at the Hamburg Portfolio Review.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Canon Student Development Programme 2022

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Canon Student Development Programme 2021 for University Students worldwide.

by OFA
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Application Deadline: 9th June 2021.

Applications for the Canon Student Development Programme 2021 are open. 250 students will have the exclusive opportunity to have their portfolio reviewed by professional photographers. Submit your portfolio now for a chance to take your first step into the pro world.

2020 saw the first digital edition of the Canon Student Development Programme. 230 students, over 40 nationalities, from more than 100 schools and universities, were selected to attend the virtual event. The 2020 programme was packed with online talks, webinars and virtual portfolio reviews, with some of the most influential names in the world of photography. The international photojournalism event is back and kicks off in September 2021.

During the virtual four-day event, discover untold stories, breath-taking imagery and have your portfolios reviewed by world-renowned photographers, from the comfort of your home.

Requirements

The Canon Student Development Programme is open to any university student enrolled in an educational institution for the academic year 2020 to 2021.

Benefits

Photography mentorship

Each student will partner with a professional mentor between July and August 2021, for two online portfolio preparation sessions.

Virtual portfolio reviews

During the event you will receive feedback on your portfolios from photography professionals and your friends online.

Canon Ambassadors

During webinars, Canon Ambassadors will present their work and gripping experiences to offer inspiration and advice.

Online lectures

Canon will host online lectures with leading photojournalists and editors to share their vision over industry trends. Become pro ready.

How to apply

Submit a digital portfolio with a maximum of two stories and include up to twenty fully captioned images, with an accompanying synopsis or description. Applicants will need to include details of their school, institute or university, along with a short photographer’s bio and if possible, a letter of presentation by their teacher, professor or editor. Applications close on the 9th June 2021.

16TH JUNE 2021

Choosing the students

A dedicated panel of industry experts will review the portfolio submissions and select participating students by the 16th June.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Canon Student Development Programme 2021

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