United KingdomBachelor, Master, Other26 days leftCash prizesSony World Photography Awards 2027: Student and Youth Competitions (Free Entry)
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Two free competitions in the Sony World Photography Awards 2027: Student entries close on 27 November 2026 and Youth entries on 5 January 2027, with a trip to London and Sony equipment. Run by the World Photography Organisation in London, the Student competition is for photography students aged 18 to 30 at an institution registered with the organisation; each student submits a series of 5 to 10 images on the brief "Journeys", by 27 November 2026 at 16:00 GMT. The Youth competition is for photographers aged 19 or under, who submit up to 3 single images taken in 2026 on the published theme by 5 January 2027; under-16s need a guardian's consent. Winners receive Sony equipment, a trip to London and a place in the exhibition and book, and the winning student's university receives Sony equipment worth about €30,000. AI-generated content is not allowed.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
3 BenefitsTrip to London
To attend the ceremony (with the student's tutor for the Student award).
Sony photography equipment
Plus about €30,000 of equipment for the winning student's university.
Exhibition and book
In London.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
3 CriteriaAll nationalities worldwide
Required Documents
2 DocsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2027 / 2028.
Funding type: Cash prizes. Announced benefits: Trip to London, Sony photography equipment, Exhibition and book.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, Other.
The latest deadline we have is November 27, 2026. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: A series of 5–10 images (Student) or up to 3 images (Youth), A short text describing the work.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.worldphoto.org/sony-world-photography-awards/student. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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