Open Call: The 2026 Lucie Foundation Scholarship Program is Now Open

This week on the blog, we are highlighting the launch of the 2026 Lucie Scholarship Program, hosted by the Lucie Foundation.

Dedicated to honoring master photographers and cultivating new talent, the foundation is offering four cash grants alongside a variety of equipment prizes to support both professional and emerging photographers worldwide. The program focuses on discovering gripping, original work across multiple genres—including Fine Art, Documentary, and Photojournalism. Winners will also have their work featured in a group exhibition traveling to House of Lucie galleries globally.

Available Categories & Prizes:

  • Fine Art (Professional): $3,000 cash prize

  • Fine Art (Emerging): $1,000 cash prize

  • Photojournalism/Documentary (Professional): $3,000 cash prize

  • Photojournalism/Documentary (Emerging): $1,000 cash prize + Sony camera and lens bundle

The open call is officially active, with a final submission deadline of September 30th.

To learn more about the application requirements, submission fees, and guidelines, visit the Lucie Foundation website: Lucie Foundation Scholarship Program



07/2/2026 | Posted by Eye Forward

Categories: Eye-Forward

Tags: Documentary Photography, Emerging Photographer, Eye Forward, fine art photography, Lucie Foundation, Photography Grants, Photography Scholarship, Photojournalism, Professional Photographer