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Published: 08 May 2025 64 views
The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant is an international photographic competition for young photographers who are 24 years of age or under, or anyone who is studying in a full-time photographic course. Entrants must submit a portfolio of 12 images and a clear proposal of a project they would undertake if they received the grant.
Ian Parry was a talented young photojournalist at the very beginning of his career when he was tragically killed whilst on assignment for The Sunday Times in December 1989, covering the downfall of the Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. Ian was only 24 years old. As the youngest of four children from Prestatyn, North Wales, Ian was determined from an early age to pursue a career in photojournalism and joined the local Rhyl Journal as a trainee at the age of 16. After studying at Sheffield’s NCTJ course, he moved to London to follow his dream and joined The Sunday Times as a staff ph... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Value | £10,000 |
| Type | Entrepreneurs |
| Sponsor | Ian Parry |
| Gender | Men and Women |
The recipient will receive £10,000 towards their chosen project
Publication of images by our media partner The Guardian
Loan of Canon equipment for 1 year for the IP Grant winner to complete their proposed project
Inclusion in the Hamburg portfolio review
A year-long personal mentorship with an industry expert
An assignment by the Founder and CEO of Legacy of War Foundation, renowned photojournalist Giles Duley
We also offer conflict training and body armour to one recipient
In addition, each year a selection of long-listed individuals will have their work spotlighted by the panel of industry judges
Young photographers who are 24 years of age or under, or anyone who is studying in a full-time photographic course
Candidates applying for the Grant should ensure that their application contains the following information:
Your name, date of birth, permanent address, personal email address, personal telephone number, and if applicable, college, the course title, and course tutor.
If age 25 or over, you will need proof of student status, including a letter for tutor
A portfolio of 12 photographs, either a photo essay or individual photos.
A project description giving us details of the portfolio you have uploaded for this application
A clear project proposal explaining what project you would undertake if you received the scholarship.
Extended captions for each image as a PDF document.
Please follow the instructions on our submission form carefully.
For more details, visit Ian Parry Grant webpage
