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International Student Photography Awards

The overview

An opportunity for your work.

Dedicated to nurturing the next generation of photographers. Free to enter for full-time students with mentorship from industry professionals.

Your photographs. Your rights.

excellent rights

Photographers keep full copyright; licensing is minimal and promotional only.

Photographer retains full copyright and all rights.

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Who can enter

Eligibility & entry notes.

Open to full-time photography students worldwide

Beyond the prize

The Exposure Index.

gold tier · 60/100

How we assess exposure
Listing last verified 1 Apr 2026

Dates, fees and terms can change. Read the current rules on the official competition website before entering.