National Press Photographers Foundation

The National Press Photographers Foundation Inc. (NPPF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is charged with advancing photojournalism through education and awarding scholarships and fellowships to deserving individuals who have demonstrated ability or promise in the field of visual journalism. NPPF supports the work of photojournalists who play a critical role in the free flow of visual information in a healthy democracy.

NPPA Advanced Storytelling Workshop Scholarships:

The National Press Photographers Foundation (NPPF) is pleased to offer two different scholarships for individuals wishing assistance to attend the NPPA Advanced Storytelling Workshop. NPPA members will be eligible for either award, non-members are only eligible for the Hutchison/Wheeler Advanced Storytelling Award.

Hutchison/Wheeler Storytelling Award for the Advanced Storytelling Workshop

The $2,000 Hutchison/Wheeler Advanced Storytelling Award is offered to photojournalists who need financial assistance to attend the NPPA Advanced Storytelling Workshop. Photojournalists Sonny Hutchison and Chris Wheeler believe the workshop's mentoring and professional interactions can profoundly impact a photojournalist's life. The NPPA's Advanced Storytelling Workshop provides eye-opening experiences giving photojournalists fresh perspective and instilling confidence and skills in visualizing their stories. A great workshop can change you. And your vision can change the world. The award is for people who might not otherwise be able to attend the NPPA Advanced Storytelling Workshop.

The award is open to working professional video photojournalists with at least two years of full-time employment or an accomplished student with a professional portfolio that includes three stories they have shot and edited. Note this award is NOT intended for beginning video photojournalists, but rather for experienced video photojournalists who have mastered the basics of good video storytelling.

What recipients receive:

• The recipient will receive $2,000 to be used for paying a discounted workshop registration fee and other workshop related expenses.

NPPF Advanced Storytelling Workshop Award for NPPA Members

The $1000 NPPF Advanced Storytelling Workshop Award is only offered to photojournalists who are NPPA members and need financial assistance to attend the NPPA Advanced Storytelling Workshop.

It is open to working professional video photojournalists with at least two years of full-time employment. Note this award is NOT intended for beginning video photojournalists, but rather for experienced video photojournalists who have mastered the basics of good video storytelling.

What recipients receive

• The recipient will receive complimentary workshop registration and $1,000 to be used for workshop related expenses.

How to enter

Candidates should ensure their application contains the following information:

• Your name, date of birth, permanent address, personal email address, personal mobile phone number and whether or not you are an NPPA member.

• A concise bio highlighting your job description, work experience and your organization or affiliation.

• Briefly explain:

• your commitment as a video journalist.

• how you think the Workshop will help take your work to the next level.

• how your financial situation prevents you from attending the workshop.

• Upload three video examples to a Project on Picter, of your work. Videos must be uploaded, links to online clips will not be accepted.

If you're an NPPA member, your application with automatically be considered for both scholarships.