Sony World Photography Awards 2027 Student Competition (World Photography Organisation)
World Photography Organisation
International, online. Students answer the 2027 brief "Journeys" with a series of 5 to 10 photographs; the winner and up to ten shortlisted photographers get Sony Digital Imaging equipment, a London exhibition place and inclusion in the annual book.
Posted 05 Nov 2026.
Always confirm the deadline and eligibility on the official page before applying.
Eligibility
Free to enter; photographers aged 18 to 30 on a photography programme at a registered institution; individual entry.
How to apply
- Read the rules: team size, who can take part, the rounds and what you must submit at each stage.
- Form your team early and split the roles, for example coding, design and the presentation.
- Register before the deadline on the organiser’s site and join any official group or channel they mention.
- Practise with past problems or themes, and plan a demo that works even if the internet is slow.
- Keep your certificate and add the result, with a link to your project, to your CV and LinkedIn.
General advice from SearchOn.me. The official advert or website is always the final word on the rules.