Magnum Photos is pleased to offer one scholarship opportunity to join Magnum’s first-ever long-term course: Magnum Learn Lab for Storytellers.
The Learn Lab is a ten-month international mentorship program designed to support emerging photographers, supported by Magnum photographers Newsha Tavakolian, Antoine d’Agata and Rafał Milach, alongside artist Tania Bohórquez and designer Ania Nalecka-Milach. It brings together the most effective elements of Magnum’s current programs and years of learning initiatives into a cohesive mentorship program for 20 selected participants. Featuring a series of immersive, in-person residencies and offering long-term artistic and professional guidance, it is centered on elevating each participant’s practice with more purpose and direction.
The scholarship is open to photographers aged 18–30 who are living in a Schengen Area country. Applicants must be at least 18 and no older than 30 at the time of application. Eligible countries are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.
The scholarship covers the full course fee of $17,450. The selected participant will be responsible for covering their own travel and living expenses during the three on-site residencies in Venice, Milan, and Paris.
The successful candidate will be selected by the Learn team following a 30-minute interview in October.
We are looking for photographers interested in learning more about photography, working on projects, and demonstrating a strong ability to tell stories through photography. Your statement should demonstrate your interest in pursuing a career in photography and how this opportunity will help this process.
We encourage applications from those who are underrepresented in the photography industry including women (female-identifying), people from lower socio-income backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ and those from ethnic minority backgrounds. We also welcome applicants from a range of educational backgrounds and therefore do not require a minimum formal qualification.
Apply here.
Required materials
– One PDF file including one or two photo stories with no more than 30 images in total
– A Statement of Purpose in English explaining why you are applying and how this opportunity will benefit your practice
Applications are free and do not include any fees.
You can explore the full program on this page.
Contact
If you have any questions about this course or the scholarship, please contact us at: education@magnumphotos.com
