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Scholarships for Workshops in Santa Fe

BREAKING NEWS! THE DEADLINE FOR SUMMER/FALL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS HAS BEEN EXTENDED! THE NEW DEADLINE IS MONDAY, APRIL 22!

I wanted to thank you for the amazing, life-altering opportunity you gave me by awarding me the New Mexico Resident scholarship. The workshop {The National Geographic Assignment with Jim Richardson} was the best experience of my life, no exaggeration. It provided me with direction and greater self-esteem as a photographer. Thank you for all you do! Nina Freer, New Mexico Resident scholarship winner, Summer 2012

Santa Fe Photographic Workshops is committed to creating opportunities for photographers of all ages and skill levels. We offer ten scholarships— four awarded by Nikon and six by The Workshops—per calendar year. The scholarships are provided as credit towards tuition and fees for the recipient’s workshop of choice, subject to portfolio approval. Scholarships are awared twice a year, once for January through May workshops, and once for June through December workshops.

The next scholarships opportunity will be for workshops running between June and December 2013. The deadline for Summer/Fall 2013 scholarship applications is Monday, April 22, 2013. Applicants can submit work to a maximum of TWO scholarships for this time period. A separate set of submission materials, including the $20 fee, is required for each application.

NIKON Scholarships
In recognition of the personal vision that inspires great pictures, Nikon awards two scholarships (up to $1000 each) to amateur and professional photographers. The scholarships are available for 4-day or longer workshops in Santa Fe through the end of December 2013. The scholarships program is an extension of Nikon’s partnership with Santa Fe Photographic Workshops to refine and reward excellence, and share it with the photography community.

Santa Fe Photographic Workshops Scholarships
In consideration of special financial circumstances of some of our participants, we award three scholarships for workshops in Santa Fe through the end of December 2013 to those who show financial need. These scholarships are funded in part by sales of the Workshops Inspirational Series DVD’s.

Passionate Photographer: one scholarship (up to $1500) is available to anyone wanting to engage their passion for photography
Emerging Photographer: one scholarship (up to $1500) is available to 18-25 year olds
New Mexico Resident: one scholarship (up to $1000) is available to a full time New Mexico resident

Scholarship Policies

Applicants can submit work to a maximum of TWO scholarships for the Summer/Fall season. A separate set of submission materials, including a $20 fee, is required for each application.

All scholarships are awarded as credits that apply to workshop tuition, fees, and on-campus accommodations only. Recipients are responsible for additional expenses such as travel and other personal expenses. Cash awards are not issued.

The Workshops makes every effort to place scholarship recipients in their workshop of choice. Due to the popularity of many workshops, we suggest you guarantee a place in your desired workshop by applying in the formal registration process. This requires a $300 deposit for workshops in Santa Fe. Please call (505) 983-1400 x11 to check workshop availability before applying.

Application Requirements:

Important Dates

1. Letter of Intent: Indicate the scholarship for which you are applying, include a statement about your development as a photographer, the name of the workshop you wish to take, and how the workshop will help you reach your goal(s). If applying for a Santa Fe Photographic Workshops scholarship, please include a statement about your current financial need.
2. Two Letters of Recommendation: Provide two letters from individuals who are familiar with your photography work and can comment on your education, work history, and financial need. Please exclude family members as references.
3. Twenty Photographs: Prints and digital submissions are all accepted.*

Print Guidelines

Prints should be unmounted and in a protective envelope or container

Digital Guidelines

Images must be on a CD or DVD
CD/DVD label must include your contact information
Images must be formatted as 72dpi JPEGs at 5" x 7"
Filenames must include your first and last name

*The Workshops will not accept web sites, emails, books, posters, or any format other than those indicated above.

4. Application Form: Download the application form and complete all areas.
5. Application Fee: Non-refundable application fee of $20 for each submission. Please send cash or make check payable to Santa Fe Photographic Workshops. No credit card payments, please.
6. Optional Return Postage: Include appropriate pre-paid shipping or mailing label, or sufficient funds, for return of your materials.

April 22, 2013 All materials must be received by the Workshops

April 26, 2013 Scholarships are awarded to recipients, all winners are notified.

Submission Info
We recommend you send materials by a carrier that provides tracking abilities. DO NOT EMAIL MATERIALS. Please use the following address:

Attn: Scholarships
Santa Fe Photographic Workshops
50 Mt Carmel Rd, F2
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-1400, ext. 11

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