The Royal Photographic Society is very pleased to announce a major new initiative in offering a number of different bursary schemes for the benefit of young image makers. These have been made possible by funding from a number of different sources that include: income from The Society’s investments and legacies. They will be available for members and non-members and three types are currently on offer:

RPS Postgraduate Bursary - Closing date 29 June 2012
To support postgraduate students undertaking photographic research or studying Masters courses in photography at UK Colleges and Universities. Application Form (PDF 145.52KB)

Quote from James Morgan 2009 Postgraduate Bursary Winner  " None of this would have been possible without the support of the RPS bursary, it has opened many doors for me, both photographically and in enabling me to travel to places and experience other cultures, that I wouldn’t otherwise been able to do. I’m very excited to continue the project and to continue my exploration of the space where documentary photography and environmental activism overlap"

Please click here (PDF 9.75KB) to view the winning application by Brenda Bullock

Environmental Awareness Bursary - Closing date May 31st 2012
The Royal Photographic Society in partnership with The Photographic Angle is offering two 1-year bursaries to UK residents, to support a photographic project that will promote environmental awareness. The bursaries will provide £3000 to assist with travel expenses, photographic equipment and other project-related costs.  There are two awards available for applicants aged 16-25 and 26+ years.  Application formPDF Word

RPS Society Events Bursary - Applications can be made all year round
To enable young photographers to attend selected Society Regional and Group events that they would not normally be able to afford. These Young Student Bursaries are only open to bids from Society Regional and Group Organisers. Application Form (PDF 58.15KB)

Joan Wakelin Bursary
The Joan Wakelin Bursary offers photographers £2,000 and the chance to have their work published in the Guardian. The Bursary, administered by the Guardian and The Royal Photographic Society, is awarded to the photographer who presents the best proposal for a photographic essay on an overseas social documentary issue. Submission is open to all, with no restriction on age or qualification.

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