Thomson Reuters Yannis Behrakis Photojournalism Grants 2020 (8,000 USD Grant)

Application Deadline: 31 December 2019

Reuters announced the third edition of the Reuters Photojournalism Grants program, renamed the Yannis Behrakis Photojournalism Grants, at the Visa pour l’Image international festival of photojournalism, taking place in Perpignan, France.

The Reuters photography grant program, launched in 2017, has been expanded and renamed here for long-time Reuters photojournalist and Pulitzer Prize winner Yannis Behrakis, who died earlier this year.

Aspiring photojournalists attending Visa pour l’Image international festival of photojournalism will be able to learn more about Reuters photojournalism and further details on the grant program by visiting the Reuters stand, located on the second floor of the Palais des Congrès.

Application requirements:

– Applicants must be between the ages of 18-35

– They must submit a 30-40 picture portfolio, a detailed story proposal and a CV.

– The project can be a work-in-progress or a new idea.

– A project focused on a subject in a community or location within close proximity, that can be completed in a few weeks or months, is advisable

Application and grant period:

Application period: 9 September 2019 to 31 December 2019

Grant period: 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020

How to apply:

Email your CV, cover letter with story portfolio via a Dropbox link to: [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Thomson Reuters Yannis Behrakis Photojournalism Grants 2020