Grants & Fellowships / Verified 2 September 2026
The Sony World Photography Awards 2027 Student Competition is free to enter for students aged 18-30 enrolled at registered universities. Winners receive Sony imaging equipment, paid travel and accommodation to London, exhibition inclusion, and a published work. Deadline: November 27, 2026.
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Deadline. November 27, 2026
“27 November 2026 at 16:00 GMT (entries by 13.00 GMT)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Winner receives Sony digital imaging equipment, flights and accommodation to the London ceremony for the student and one tutor, trophy, book, exhibition inclusion; winning university receives approx.
“Overall winner receives Sony Digital Imaging equipment worth approximately €30,000, flights and accommodation to Awards ceremony in London for student and one tutor, inclusion in annual book and exhibition. Shortlisted photographers receive certificate, global press exposure, book copy, exhibition i”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. Students aged 18-30 undertaking a photography programme at World Photography Organisation's selected universities. Must be enrolled at a registered institution.
“No nationality or residency restrictions stated”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose.
“Judged by World Photography Organisation judging panel; up to 10 shortlisted photographers selected, one overall winner announced April 2027.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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