Photography Contest
Lenscratch Student Prize 2026
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06/01/26Theme |
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LenscratchThe 2026 Lenscratch Student Prize is now open for submissions. The LSP seeks to support the next generation of photographers by offering monetary awards and professional networking opportunities to artists creating innovative and compelling work. Educators! Please share widely!
Students currently enrolled in any bachelor’s or master’s degree program in photography are encouraged to apply.
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 $500 gift certificate from Freestyle Photo
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
a Lenscratch T-shirt and tote
Students currently enrolled in any bachelor’s or master’s degree program in photography are encouraged to apply.
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 $500 gift certificate from Freestyle Photo
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
a Lenscratch T-shirt and tote
Featured Photo Contest
AAP Magazine #58 / B&W
$1,000 cash prizes | Winning image(s) published in AAP Magazine #58 | Extensive press coverage and global recognition
© Jean Michel Clajot
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