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- Opportunity Type: Global Photography Competition & Student Award
- Education Level: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
- Eligible Nationalities: Worldwide
- Age Limit: No specific age limit stated
- Professional Experience: Applicants with 2 or more years of paid professional experience as a photographer, photo editor or videographer are not eligible.
- Award & Benefits: Cash awards, project grants, Nikon camera equipment, professional workshop opportunities and film festival passes.
- Deadline: September 21, 2026
- Application Fee: $0
- Location: Online
- Application Method: Online submission through the official CPOY platform
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must currently be enrolled at a college, university or other educational institution and must have been enrolled for at least one semester, trimester or quarter between September 2025 and December 2026.
Applicants must also have completed high school or secondary school and provide the required advisor/faculty verification.
What Can You Win?
CPOY awards can include:
- Nikon camera kits and lenses
- Cash awards
- Project grants
- Professional workshop opportunities
- Film festival passes
Application Cost
$0 — no entry fee.
Participants should still consider their own costs for producing photographic work, travel or maintaining equipment.
Official Link
College Photographer of the Year
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