Nikon Storytellers Scholarship Accepting Applications Through March 1, 2018

By Elana Goodwin on January 18, 2018

Nikon Inc. is now accepting submissions for “The Nikon Storytellers Scholarship,” according to a recent press release. The scholarship was announced as part of the brand’s 100th anniversary celebration, which the company is celebrating from July 2017 to July 2018.

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Qualified students can apply to be one of 10 individuals awarded with an academic scholarship of $10,000 to help develop their skills 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,” said Kosuke Kawaura, the Marketing, Communications & Planning Director at 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.”

Since the company was established in 1917, Nikon has established its position as a pioneer of optical technologies around the world. Rooted in the corporate philosophy of “Trustworthiness and Creativity,” Nikon offers a wide variety of products and services globally by using advanced opto-electronics and precision technologies.

The Nikon Storytellers Scholarship is open to undergraduate or graduate students in the United States or Canada who are pursuing degrees in visual arts, fine arts, journalism, film, photography and multimedia/content creation who have finished their freshman year of college or academic equivalent. Submissions are due March 1, 2018.

Eligible students are invited to visit www.NikonStorytellersScholarship.com for more information on submitting their entry to the contest. Once selected, semi-finalists will be asked to provide a photo portfolio or video submission for evaluation by a selection committee who will choose the 10 scholarship recipients. Scholarships will be awarded for use in the 2018-2019 academic school year.

Nikon Storytellers Scholarship Key Dates:

  • 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 scholarship recipients selected

For those interested in learning more about the Nikon Storytellers Scholarship, please visit www.NikonStorytellersScholarship.com.

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