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Scholarship Details
Alexia Foundation Grant and Scholarship
Sponsor:
Alexia Foundation

Qualified Institutions & Level of Study
Award may be used for:
Full-time study
Any undergraduate study
Any graduate study

Accreditation:
School must be accredited

Location of school:
United States
Canada
Outside United States

Application Requirements
Recommendation(s)
Essay

Other application requirements:
1.
Synopsis: In not more than twenty-five (25) words, write a synopsis of your project. 2.
Proposal: A written proposal of not more than 750 words to produce a body of work comprised of still and/or video project.
Nearly all previous grant recipients have proposed to continue working on projects that were in progress.
The most effective proposals either take judges to a setting within that project and describing that setting in a way that conveys its significance or by describing the subject that you want to address.
Whichever your starting approach, then describe why the project is important, how you will accomplish the project and conclude by explaining the outcomes of the project, how it will be used.
Evidence that you have created partnerships with other organizations is advantageous.
Do not put your name or other identifying information on your proposal.
All applications will be judged anonymously.
Only one application per person each year will be accepted. 3.
Resumé: A resume that outlines your professional accomplishments and includes your email address, phone numbers and address along with the names, titles and phone numbers of three (3) references.
Do not send any letters of recommendation.

Additional information:
  • Awards and amounts may vary yearly.
  • Students who have completed more than three internships or who have a year of full-time professional experience are not eligible.
  • Application must be submitted online.
  • Deadline for the Professional Grant is Feb. 1 and the deadline for the Student Grants is March 1.
  • Check Website for number of awards available, deadlines, and additional information.
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Competition talent interest:
Photography
Photographs - What and How To Submit Submit a body of work consisting of UP TO twenty (20) photographs. Images should demonstrate your ability to accomplish your proposed project. If you submit photos that are not related to your proposal, they must have been taken within the past two (2) years. There is no time limit on pictures that relate directly to your proposal. Edit and sequence your submission thoughtfully. Image Preparation: Digital photo files must be formatted as medium-quality JPEG images at 5000 pixels at the longest dimension at 72 dpi, using sRGB profile. Each image must have a caption in the file’s metadata/exif caption field. Do not include your name in captions or exif fields. You may provide URLs for no more than two (2) of your videos - which should reflect your proposed project or a topic or approach that is similar to your proposed subject. Student Designation: Students must be fully engaged in a college, university or community college level program at the time of their submission. For most students, that means you’re enrolled full time in classes. For others, you may be on an internship before completing your degree or are working on your master’s project as part of a master’s degree.
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General Information
Type of award:
Scholarship
Private

Individual award amount:
Minimum:$1,500
Maximum:$28,000

Number of awards granted:
5

Deadlines & Fees
Application deadline:
2/1

Contact Information
Phone:
315-443-7388

Email:[[email protected]%20or%[email protected]][email protected] or [email protected][/email]
Web:www.alexiafoundation.org/grants

Please Note:
Carefully review the requirements to be sure you qualify for this source of financial aid and confirm information with the program before applying. Sponsoring organizations may have changed policies, awards, or requirements since supplying their information.