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2023 Scholarship Awardees
Twelve college and university students have been selected by the National Press Photographers Foundation to receive thirteen $2,000 scholarships, Dr. Martin Smith-Rodden of Ball State University announced on behalf of the NPPF board of directors. These include two NEW scholarships: the Xan Korman Scholarship and the Liane Enkelis Scholarship for Women in Photojournalism. Smith-Rodden is the NPPF scholarship chair and a board member.
Morgan Timms | Bob Baxter scholarship
Morgan Timms is a photojournalist pursuing her graduate degree at Ohio University's School of Visual Communication. Her passion lies in capturing compelling visual narratives that shed light on pressing social and environmental issues. Morgan's work has been recognized through grants, awards, and workshops that have supported her career in photojournalism.
Diamonds in the Rough
Keeping Faith
Loss and Life
Singles | Morgan Timms
Joe Timmerman | Jimi Lott scholarship
Joe Timmerman is an undergraduate pursuing a double major in Visual Communication and Journalism at Ohio University. He has been recognized for his outstanding work in documentary photography, receiving multiple awards and grants for his projects. In November 2022, Joe was awarded the prestigious Provost Undergraduate Research Fund by Ohio University, a nearly $1,500 grant he applied for to support his ongoing documentary photography project about the surveyors of Mammoth Cave in Kentucky.
Facing Fentanyl
Joe Hern died unexpectedly in 2017 after overdosing on cocaine laced with fentanyl. He was the youngest of five siblings, a father of two children and a former Columbus police officer. “When you lose someone to fentanyl you are losing more than that person, you’re losing everything that person could …
Moments | Joe Timmerman
Pamela Smith | Xan Korman Scholarship
Pam Smith is a visual editor and photographer attending college at the University of Pittsburgh. From her very first semester, Pam has been an active member of The Pitt News, starting as a staff photographer and quickly rising to the position of visual editor. In her year and a half as the visual editor, Pam has contributed significantly to the paper, reintroducing photo stories and descriptive cutlines, expanding the staff and training materials, and collaborating with other sections to create more cohesive and consistent visuals.
Singles | Pamela Smith
Marielle Scott | Reid Blackburn Scholarship
Marielle Scott is a visual storyteller attending the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in New York. Her passion for environmental storytelling solidified after she spent the summer of 2021 and 2022 in rural Northeast New Mexico as a photography and marketing services team member at Philmont Scout Ranch.
490 Farmers
Changing Lives
Climbers of Rochester
Red
Singles | Marielle Scott
ALLIE SCHALLERT | Liane Enkelis Scholarship
Allie Schallert, a talented young photojournalist, is pursuing her studies at Western Kentucky University. At 16, she began her career as an assistant for a local wedding photographer, quickly gaining her boss's trust through her fast learning and dedication to her work. She honed her skills in post-wedding production, including album and video production, and soon started shooting and editing videos on her own.
Coming Alive by Allie Schallert
Karen Davis was recognized from a young age for her artistic talent and was frequently encouraged to pursue it professionally. But without parents that properly encouraged her skills growing up she struggled to find her direction as an artist into adulthood.
Growing the Legacy - by Allie Schallert
The Cain family has farmed land in Grayson County, Ky. for a century. The current owner, 71-year-old Sammy Cain, will continue his family's legacy until he can't.
The Hardest Job She'll Ever Love
Singles | Allie Schallert
LEILA SAIDANE | Rich Clarkson Founders and Sony’s Photojournalism Scholarships
Leila Saidane is an undergraduate student attending The University of Texas at Austin, studying Radio-Television-Film and Journalism. Over the past two years, Leila has produced a diverse body of work for various Texas publications, including The Dallas Morning News, The Austin-American Statesman, and Community Impact, where she completed an internship in the fall of 2021. Leila's passion for journalism has been evident through her involvement with The Daily Texan, UT Austin's student newspaper. She has held multiple roles, including senior reporter, senior photographer, long-form investigative projects reporter, and associate photo editor.
Abortion Rights Protest
Austin City Limits Festival
Beto O'Rourke College Tours
Hank Green
Holi Fest
Mahsa Amini Demonstration
Singles | Leila Saidane
SOPHIA PAFFENROTH | James Brown / Frank Folwell Storytelling Scholarship
Sophia Paffenroth is a passionate storyteller and journalist pursuing her Master’s degree at Northeastern University’s School of Journalism. She also serves as the editor-in-chief of the Boston Scope and a TA for undergraduate journalism classes. In March 2023, Sophia was honored with the Paul E. Hirshson Byline Award for her academic excellence and commitment to professional ethics. With a deep-rooted desire to work at the intersection of creativity and truth, Sophia is dedicated to telling authentic stories to illuminate, elevate, and connect with audiences.
Aleppo Shriners Circus
Altos de Los Lagos
Baystate Clock
El Chorrillo
Embera-Puru Community
Judith Foster
Panama City's Historic Seafood Market
ERICA DISCHINO | Kit King Scholarship
Erica Dischino is a visual journalist and graduate photojournalism student currently attending Ohio University in the Visual Communication graduate program. With a deep passion for using photographs as a tool for reflection, Erica has honed her skills in capturing small moments of change and documenting the lives of individuals in various communities. Her latest project, titled "It's Our Turn Now," examines the experience of youth in Minnesota as they navigate the challenges of coming of age in an unprecedented social landscape.
Full House
It's Our Turn Now (In Progress)
Singles | Erica Dischino
MINH CONNORS | Mary Lou Foy Still & Multimedia scholarship
Minh Connors is currently attending college at the Missouri School of Journalism. He achieved a significant milestone by receiving a full scholarship through the NJ STARS program to pursue his education at Brookdale Community College, without which higher education would not have been possible. His passion for visual storytelling was ignited when he received recognition from the Missouri Press Association for a short documentary on demolition derby drivers. This inspired him to pursue a graduate degree in photojournalism at Missouri.
A student's love for violin teaches many life lessons
University of Missouri School of Music graduate student Alexandre Negrão, 25, originally from Belém, Brazil, has spent the past 19 years in pursuit of the mastery of the violin.
Boxing For Recovery, To Be Champion
Conscious Collide
Jenny's Prom
Milan, Missouri (ongoing)
Sarah at the Center
Tornado Devastation in West Kentucky
Minh Connors | Singles
MAYA BELL | TV & Multimedia Scholarship
Maya Bell is an undergraduate student at the University of Missouri. She is pursuing a major in Journalism with a specialty in Photojournalism and Documentary Filmmaking and a minor in Biological Sciences. Her passion for storytelling and science has been reflected in her academic achievements. She has consistently made it to the Dean's List and is also an Honor student at the Missouri School of Journalism.
Making Noise and Breaking Tradition
Silver Queen
Small Changes Teaser
Bard of Oak Spirit Sanctuary
When the full moon rose, so did Oak Spirit Sanctuary. Oak Spirit Sanctuary (OSS), a non-denominational 501(c)(3) pagan church, held their monthly lunar gathering and ritual on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022 on their land in Boonville, Mo. As members dressed in capes and hoodies alike drove through the church’s 160 …
When The Ash Settles
In the seven days since a wildfire razed about half of Wooldridge, the village's residents have spent time searching. The McComb family, who lost their home, dog and two birds in the Saturday blaze, sifted through ash in search of their wedding rings. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and U.S. Rep. …
Maya Bell Singles
WILLIAM ALLEN-DUPRAW | C. Thomas and Mary C. Hardin Scholarship
William Allen-DuPraw is attending graduate school to pursue his passion for documentary photography and filmmaking. His achievements include creating the short film "There and Back Again," which portrays the story of Toby Jenkins as he navigates addiction recovery after being released from jail. Although the film has not received a wide distribution or awards, Toby Jenkins thanked William, stating, "Thank you, Will, you made us look human," which William considers a true accomplishment.
Arming the Left
Black Lives Matter - Charleston, SC
Divided We Fall
E.J.D
Six River Fire
Spur'n Up Hope
The HARP Program
There and Back Again
VINCENT ALBAN | Bob East Scholarship
Vincent Alban is a senior undergraduate student in the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) honors program. He has been recognized for his outstanding work as a photojournalist and storyteller. During his time at RIT, Vincent pursued photo stories that helped contextualize social issues in urban communities, such as Rochester, N.Y., and Baltimore, Md., places with deeply connected communities and historical and systemic challenges. He feels reporting on these issues is important and hopes to continue throughout his career.
ABSENCE
Father
Mason Street
Mother
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December 19, 2022
Beto O'Rouke speaks to UT students at the LBJ school the morning of Sept. 26, 2022.
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