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Nikon Accepting Submimssions For Storytellers Scholarship
19 December 2017
Nikon has begun accepting submissions for its Storytellers Scholarship which was announced as part of the brand's 100th anniversary celebration earlier this year. Eligible students can apply to be one of 10 individuals awarded with an academic scholarship of $10,000 to help foster their growth as visual storytellers and content creators.
"As we reflect on a remarkable and exciting 100 years of imaging excellence, Nikon must also look to the future and continue to push the boundaries of creative expression and technological innovation," explained Kosuke Kawaura, director; marketing, communications & planning for Nikon. "The Nikon Storytellers Scholarship encapsulates our brand's commitment to supporting students as they strive to ignite passion and inspire change as future visual content creators."
The scholarship is open to undergraduate or graduate students in the U.S. or Canada pursuing degrees in visual arts, fine arts, journalism, film, photography and multimedia/content creation who have completed their freshman year of college or academic equivalent.
Semi-finalists will be asked to provide a photo portfolio or video submission for evaluation by the committee that will award the ten scholarships for the 2018-2019 academic school year.
Visit the Storytellers Scholarship page for more information.
Nikon Opens Submissions for Storytellers Scholarship to Support The Next Generation of Visual Content Creators
MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Nikon Inc. has begun accepting submissions for the Nikon Storytellers Scholarship which was announced as part of the brand's 100th anniversary celebration earlier this year. Eligible students can apply to be one of 10 individuals awarded with an academic scholarship of $10,000, to help foster their growth as visual storytellers and content creators.
"As we reflect on a remarkable and exciting 100 years of imaging excellence, Nikon must also look to the future and continue to push the boundaries of creative expression and technological innovation," explained Kosuke Kawaura, Director; Marketing, Communications & Planning, Nikon Inc. "The Nikon Storytellers Scholarship encapsulates our brand's commitment to supporting students as they strive to ignite passion and inspire change as future visual content creators."
The Nikon Storytellers Scholarship is open to undergraduate or graduate students in the United States or Canada pursuing degrees in visual arts, fine arts, journalism, film, photography and multimedia/content creation who have completed their freshman year of college or academic equivalent. Qualified students are invited to visit http://www.NikonStorytellersScholarship.com for more information for submitting their entry. Once selected, semi-finalists will be asked to provide a photo portfolio or video submission for evaluation by a selection committee who will identify the ten scholarship recipients. Scholarships will be awarded for use in the 2018-2019 academic school year.
The Nikon Storytellers Scholarship Key Dates (2017-2018):
- Dec. 14 -- Application opens for qualified students
- March 1, 2018 -- Application deadline for all students
- March 12, 2018 -- Semi-finalist applications selected
- March 30, 2018 -- Application deadline for semi-finalists
- June 2018 -- 10 scholarships recipients selected
For those interested in learning more about the Nikon Storytellers Scholarship, please visit http://www.NikonStorytellersScholarship.com. For more information on the latest Nikon products, visit http://www.nikonusa.com.