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The 2026 LENSCRATCH Student Prize Awards

LENSCRATCH   /   Deadline: 06/01/26

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The Lenscratch Student Prize seeks to support the next generation of photographers by offering monetary awards and professional networking opportunities to artists creating innovative and compelling work.

Fees

FREE

Eligibility

Students currently enrolled in any bachelors or masters degree program in photography are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Submit to:
https://lenscratch.com/submit/submit-to-student-prize-2024/

Awards

FIRST PRIZE
a $2000 Cash Award and a feature on Lenscratch
a year long mentorship with Aline Smithson
a review session with Crista Dix, a seat at the New England Portfolio Reviews, and a family membership from The Griffin Museum of Photography
a review session with Samantha Johnson of the Colorado Photographic Arts Center
a review session with Rotem Rozental, a seat at the Exposure Reviews, and a membership from the Los Angeles Center of Photography
a mini exhibition on the Curated Fridge
a collection of books from St.Lucy Books
a collection of books from Kris Graves Projects
a collection of books from Zatara Press
a collection of books from Workshop Arts and Luminosity Lab
a Lenscratch T-Shirt and tote

SECOND PRIZE
a $1000 Cash Award
a feature on Lenscratch
a mini exhibition on the Curated Fridge
a Lenscratch T-shirt and Tote

THIRD PRIZE
a $750 Cash Award
a feature on Lenscratch
a mini exhibition on the Curated Fridge
a Lenscratch T-shirt and Tote

4 HONORABLE MENTIONS
$500 Cash Award
a feature on Lenscratch

a mini exhibition on the Curated Fridge

Contact Information

Aline Smithson
2041 Manning Ave 2041 Manning Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90025-6313

P: 3104290470
E: alinesmithson@gmail.com