Ireland - Photography Scholarship Awards

Ireland - Photography Scholarship Awards

To aid young students who are unable to pursue a photography subject in their school or locality, School of Photography.com awards five free online Basic Photography Courses in each school year to eligible students aged between 14 and 18.

The Basic Photography course is the same full online course we offer to fee paying students. This includes complete course texts, personal tutors accessible by email, projects and a graded certificate on completion.

Unlike the regular fee paying courses which have no time limit, students MUST complete the course during the normal school year.


Eligible Students
1. Applicants may apply via their school from anywhere in the world.
2. Applicants must be in full time education.
3. The school the applicant attends would not have photography classes in their regular Curriculum.
4. The applicant must be aged between 14 and 18 years on September 1st of the year of application.
5. Application is open to both boys and girls.
6. Applicants will be required to give references from either their school Principal, Guidance Counsellor or Arts teacher.
7. The applicant will be required to have the necessary equipment at their disposal for the duration of the course.

The absolute minimum requirement is a manual 35mm camera with a standard or zoom lens. Images may be scanned and emailed to the School for evaluation during the course.

Documentation required

The following parts show the documentation that must be supplied via mail before an application will be considered. Applications must be posted to the registered address at below.

1. Written letter on your school or educational center's letter headed paper. This should include:
1. Name
2. Home or School address
3. Email address used for project evaluation and correspondence
4. Age and class year e.g. freshman/form year etc
5. Applicants signature and signature of parent or guardian
6. A brief summary of why you want to take this course and your future plans in photography.

2. Written report from a school official as outlined above (principal etc.) detailing your interest in pursuing a photography scholarship. This should include:
1. Confirmation of your status as a full time student in your school.
2. Your current grade average
3. Your attendance report.
4. Contact email addresses of both applicant and school official (as outlined above).
5. Any additional information as to why the applicant deserves a Photography scholarship.
NB. This is a vital area so please give as much detail as possible.



3. 1. Proof of age, i.e. Photocopies of Birth Certificate and/or photo ID such as School Identity Card, Full Driving Licence or passport. Please do not send the originals.

Notice of Acceptance

School of Photography.com will notify the Principal or Head of School via email if you are successful.

If unsuccessful the student may reapply the following year subject to the eligibility requirements shown above being true in that year.

Notice to Educational Schools, Centers and Services

If your curriculum does not currently offer students photography subjects due to lack of numbers or resources, we would like to hear from you. We have a solution you may be interested in. Email info@schoolofphotography.com

Please send your student's scholarship application to:

School of Photography.com
P.O. Box 314
Tralee, Ireland
Co. Kerry