YJI Photo Essay Contest
by Youth Journalism International (YJI)
Award Certificate
YJI Photo Essay Contest is a competition by Youth Journalism International (YJI) for children aged 6 to 19, open to students across India.
Mode
Online
Fee
$7
Duration
Annual contest cycle
Format
Both
Time needed
Submission of previously published work
About this opportunity
The YJI Photo Essay Contest is a category within the annual Youth Journalism International (YJI) contest, recognizing outstanding photojournalism by young people aged 19 and under. Participants submit a series of photographs that tells a cohesive story, demonstrating narrative skills through visual journalism.
Open to non-professional journalists worldwide, the contest accepts entries from school publications, personal blogs, online platforms, and other venues. All work must have been published or broadcast in English during the previous calendar year. Both individual and team entries are accepted.
All entries are evaluated by a global panel of more than two dozen judges including professional journalists, teachers, and media experts. Winners from first place to honorable mention receive custom-made award certificates recognizing their photojournalism excellence.
The contest is conducted entirely online, with entries submitted via the YJI entry form. Entry requires a public link to the published photo essay. Fee waivers are available for individuals experiencing financial hardship.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 6 to 19 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Prerequisites
- Published photo essay series accessible online with a public link
Open to non-professional journalists aged 19 and under worldwide. Work must have been published or broadcast in English during the previous calendar year. Entries accepted from school publications, blogs, online papers, and other venues.
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Academic details
Difficulty: Intermediate
Rewards and recognition
Certificate
Award Certificate
Custom-made award certificates for all winners from first place to honorable mention
Recognition
International Journalism Recognition
Skills your child builds
Highlights
- Visual storytelling through a series of photographs that narrates a cohesive story
- Open to young journalists worldwide with no geographic restrictions
- Both individual and team entries accepted
- Judged by 24+ professional journalists, teachers, and media experts
Exam format
- Language
- English
Rounds & format
Single round evaluation of previously published photo essay work by a global panel of judges
How entries are judged
Storytelling through visual narrative, journalistic quality, originality, visual impact, and technical execution of photographs.
Selection process
Entries are evaluated based on their photojournalism excellence, with winners from first place to honorable mention receiving awards.
How to apply
- 1Submit entry via YJI online form with public link to published photo essay
- 2Pay entry fee ($7 individual, $15-$25 team). Fee waivers available
How to prepare
- Reviewing past winning photo essays
- Studying principles of photojournalism and visual storytelling
- Practicing photography and essay composition
Fees & financial support
Fee details
Individual entry: $7 USD. Team entry (5 or fewer members): $15 USD. Team entry (6 or more members): $25 USD. Fee waivers available for individuals experiencing financial hardship.
Frequently asked questions
Is YJI Photo Essay Contest free?
No. The registration fee is $7.
Who can participate in YJI Photo Essay Contest?
Children aged 6 to 19.
What will my child gain from YJI Photo Essay Contest?
Custom-made award certificate for winners. International recognition for photojournalism excellence. Published work evaluated by 24+ professional judges worldwide. Portfolio enhancement for aspiring photojournalists.
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