International Women in Photo Association – Award for Women Photographers
The International Women in Photo Association (IWPA) is announcing its open call for 2021 entries and subsequent awards for women photographers., Post a Comment
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Do you love storytelling through pictures? IWPA welcomes you to express your creativity in photography. Learn more to find out how.
The International Women in Photo Association (IWPA) is announcing its open call for 2021 entries and subsequent awards for women photographers. This year, the IWPA photography competition can either be free-themed or in line with the chosen theme of ‘solidarity’.
Submissions can be done online, and are free of cost.
**Application deadline:** October 31, 2021
### Table of contents
- [Benefits of the International Women in Photo Association Award](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/international-women-in-photo-association-award-for-women-photographers/#h-benefits-of-the-international-women-in-photo-association-award)
- [Eligibility Criteria](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/international-women-in-photo-association-award-for-women-photographers/#h-eligibility-criteria)
- [How to Apply](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/international-women-in-photo-association-award-for-women-photographers/#h-how-to-apply)
## Benefits of the International Women in Photo Association Award
The IWPA Award is a photography award organized by the International Women In Photo Association and is supported by Canon France, Fisheyes, Efti, KG+.
**International Women in Photo** provides a platform for women photographers and promotes their work to a wide and diverse audience thus contributing to a plurality of visions. Its mission is to encourage and help women photographers to gain global recognition in order for them to move forward creatively and professionally.
Over the past years, the award has attracted thousands of women photographers of different origins and cultural backgrounds, with over 800 photographers participating in 2020 from over 80 countries and 6 continents.
Following an inaugural exhibition, the exhibition is to travel to cities in the Middle East/Asia, and Europe, including Dubai, Tokyo, and Geneva.
## Eligibility Criteria
**The IWPA Award is open** to women photographers from all over the world, and those who identify as women, working in any field of photography from fine arts to photojournalism.
**An internationally selected jury** composed of eminent figures from the art and photography community chooses one laureate, and nine runners up.
Every year, **itinerant exhibitions** are organized around the world in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe to showcase the works of the Laureate and finalists.
## How to Apply
Interested women photographers may [submit their applications online](https://iwpa.fr/submit-your-application/). For more information about the IWPA Award, please visit the [official award webpage](https://iwpa.fr/open-call-2021/).
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Willing to study in France
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the International Women in Photo Association – Award for Women Photographers?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the the stated level level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to France for the duration of the programme.
Is the International Women in Photo Association – Award for Women Photographers fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.