Getty Images, a world leader in visual communications, has today announced the launch of its newÃÂ Inclusion Scholarships. The scholarships are open to photojournalists and photographers around the world with the aim of promoting greater diversity and inclusion within the photographic and media industries.ÃÂ
Together with a selection of the foremost minority photography and journalism associations globally, Getty Images aims to support emerging editorial talent within minority groups and offer aspiring photojournalists the creative means and solutions to pursue an education that will enable careers within the industry.
Getty Images will partner with the organizations; Women Photograph,ÃÂ Creative Access,ÃÂ National Association of Black Journalists,ÃÂ Asian American Journalists AssociationÃÂ and theÃÂ National Association of Hispanic JournalistsÃÂ to award the following five scholarship grants ofÃÂ $10KÃÂ each:
- Getty Images Inclusion Scholarship – Women Photograph
- Getty Images Inclusion Scholarship – Creative Access
- Getty Images Inclusion Scholarship – National Association of Black Journalists
- Getty Images Inclusion Scholarship – Asian American Journalists Association
- Getty Images Inclusion Scholarship – National Association of Hispanic Journalists
“The Inclusion Scholarships are a continuation of our commitment to foster greater representation and inclusion within the photographic and photojournalism industries,”àsaid Ken Mainardis, Senior Vice President of Content, Getty Images. “Since Getty Images was founded 25 years ago, our mission has been to move the world with visuals and accurately represent the society we live in, inclusive of all voices and perspectives.”
Applicants will be asked to submit a biography, essay, and examples of their work, with an esteemed panel, made up of members from Getty Images and the partner organizations, reviewing and selecting the successful candidates.
The Getty Images Inclusion Scholarships are part of Getty Images’ widerÃÂ Grants program, which since its inception has donated overÃÂ US$1.6 millionÃÂ to photographers and videographers around the world.
Application dates vary per partner organization. Learn more at https://wherewestand.gettyimages.com/gi_grants/getty-images-inclusion-scholarships/ÃÂ
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