The Lucie Foundation is excited to announce its 2024 Scholarship Program, designed to support and celebrate professional and emerging photographers who push the boundaries of still photography.
With a commitment to promoting the appreciation and understanding of photography, the foundation offers four cash grants and various prizes to help bring compelling and original photographic visions to life.
Winners and finalists will be featured in a group exhibition at the Los Angeles Center of Photography in November.
Overview
The Lucie Scholarship Program offers a unique opportunity for photographers to gain recognition, financial support, and valuable resources to advance their careers. Winning a Lucie Scholarship not only provides financial assistance but also offers exposure to a wider audience and industry professionals.
The inclusion in a group exhibition in Los Angeles further enhances the visibility of the selected works and creates networking opportunities for the photographers.
Categories and Awards
- Fine Art — Professional: $3,000 grant
$500 PICTO New York Voucher for fine art printing services
- Fine Art – Emerging Artist: $1,000 grant
$500 PICTO New York Voucher for fine art printing services
- Photo Made Scholarship (Photojournalism/Documentary – Professional): $3,000 grant
$500 PICTO New York Voucher for fine art printing services
- Photo Taken Scholarship (Photojournalism/Documentary – Emerging): $1,000 grant
$500 PICTO New York Voucher for fine art printing services
Eligibility Criteria
The Lucie Scholarships are open to photographers worldwide, aged 18 and older.
The foundation defines “professional” as photographers earning the majority of their income from photography, while “emerging” refers to students, those in the first five years of their photography career, or those who do not earn the majority of their income from photography.
Application Process and Requirement
Project Proposal (1,500 characters max) including:
- Project start and end dates
- Project description
- Plan for completing the project and using the scholarship funds
- Five goals to accomplish during the project
- One-page biography and/or CV
- Twenty digital images:
From the existing project you’re proposing to continue, or
From a previous cohesive project if the proposed project hasn’t started
A combination of both if you have some finished images but not a full 20
To apply, Click here: https://www.luciefoundation.org/programs/scholarship/
Submission Guidelines
Online submissions only with a JPG format, 72 DPI, maximum 4MB per file
Submission fees:
Professional category: $25 per submission
Emerging category: $15 per submission
Key Dates
- Submission Deadline: September 1, 2024
- Finalists and Winners Announcement: October/November 2024 (exact date TBA)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I submit the same project to multiple scholarship categories?
Yes, you can submit the same project to different scholarship categories if you believe it fits multiple criteria.
How many applications can I submit?
There is no limit to the number of scholarship applications per artist. You may submit as many as you like.
What if I haven’t started my proposed project yet?
If you haven’t started your proposed project, you can submit 20 digital images from a previous cohesive project. Make sure to note this in your proposal.
Can multiple photographers submit a project together?
Yes, if both photographers are actively working on the project together. Prize earnings and prizes will be split between both photographers. Make a note of it being a multi-photographer project in the proposal.
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