We are thrilled to partner with Face à la Mer, offering a scholarship 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 will be given to a photographer living in North Africa (Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia and Mauritania), aged 18+.
The scholarship covers the total fee of the course ($17,450), VISA, travel, and accommodation. The participant needs to be able to cover their own expenses during the third on-site workshop in Paris, in November 2027.
The successful candidate will be selected during the rencontres photo de Tanger, Face à la mer, by Magnum photographer Antoine d’Agata, artist Tania Bohorquez, a representative of Magnum Photos and of Face à la Mer following a 30-minute interview.
We are looking for photographers interested in learning more about documentary 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.
About Face à la Mer
Co-founded and directed by artistic director Mina Mostefa and photojournalist Wilfrid Estève, the Tangier Photography Encounters (“Face à la mer”) are a major professional event dedicated to contemporary photography in the Mediterranean.
Vision: Building a cultural bridge between Africa and Europe to foster dialogue among authors on key themes (identity, borders, youth, climate, ecology).
Format: A public space for debate driven by projections, conferences, and open discussions.
Professionalization: Hands-on support through masterclasses, training workshops, and portfolio reviews to structure the local industry and propel emerging talents from the Maghreb and Africa.
A true professional springboard and a hub for artistic openness in the heart of Tangier.
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 the scholarship, please contact us at: education@magnumphotos.com
