Getty Images has announced the launch of a series of inclusion scholarships to promote greater representation within the photography and media industries. It hopes that the scholarships totalling US$50,000 will help to tackle wider industry issues of diversity and inclusion (D&I).
The scholarships are open to photojournalists and photographers around the world. The aim is to promote greater D&I within the photographic and media industries. Together with a selection of the foremost minority photography and journalism associations globally, Getty Images says it aims to support emerging editorial talent within minority groups and offer aspiring photojournalists the creative means and solutions to pursue education that will enable careers within the industry.
“The Inclusion Scholarships are a continuation of our commitment to foster greater representation and inclusion within the photographic and photojournalism industries,” said 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.”
PARTNER ORGANISATIONS
Getty Images will partner with the organisations; Women Photograph, Creative Access, National Association of Black Journalists, Asian American Journalists Association and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists to award the following five scholarship grants of $10K 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
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 organisations, reviewing and selecting the successful candidates. Application dates vary depending on scholarship.
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