IWMF Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award 2025 ($20,000 prize)

Get latest opportunities in your email

About IWMF Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award

With this Award, the IWMF celebrates the courageous work of women photojournalists like Anja who inspire us to take action and better understand the world. This courageous work manifests in many different forms which may include but is not limited to conflict or frontline reporting.

• Sponsor Organisation: International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF)

Benefits of IWMF Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award

• The Award winner will be publicly honored, have her work showcased, and receive a cash prize of $20,000.

IWMF Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award Requirements

• The award is open to women, nonbinary and gender nonconforming journalists.
• The candidate must be working as a journalist full-time, and journalism must be their primary profession.
• Both freelance journalists and those affiliated with media organizations are eligible.

Judging Criteria

• Quality of photography
• Composition of portfolio
• Storytelling ability
• Conditions under which the journalist worked
• Candidate statement
• Reflection of Anja Niedringhaus's values

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Each nomination and application must include candidate information, work samples made up of a series of 12 photographs, and a candidate/nomination statement. The IWMF will accept applications and third-party nominations in English until March 14, 2025.

Application Deadline

14 March, 2025

Scholarship Application Portal

View details of IWMF Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award

Apply for IWMF Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award