Greater than Gatsby Annual Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Greater Than Gatsby
Introduction
Greater Than Gatsby created the Annual Scholarship to help emerging visual artists and content creators pursue higher education. Founded in 2012, Greater Than Gatsby has grown into a leading provider of professional, high-quality Lightroom presets and Photoshop actions. Each year, two scholarship recipients will receive $1,000 USD apiece to assist with tuition and other academic expenses at an accredited non-profit college, university, or vocational/technical school in the United States.
Who is eligible
- Recently accepted high-school students, undergraduates, or graduate students enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university (including vocational/technical schools) may apply.
- Applicants must be majoring in art-related fields such as art, communications, English, film, fine arts, journalism, multimedia, photography, visual arts, or similar disciplines.
- If selected, winners must provide proof of identity; acceptable forms are a student ID or a driver’s license.
How to apply
Submit the following in a single ZIP file to scholarships@greaterthangatsby.com with the subject line: Gatsby Scholarship Submission - Your Name
- Three (3) photographs showcasing your best work. Images should measure no more than 1,000 pixels on the longest side and be 72 dpi.
- A minimum 500-word essay describing your interest in photography and/or how photography relates to your intended career or personal passion.
- Your full name, mailing address, and phone number.
- The name of the school you are or will be attending, plus the school’s address and the phone number for its financial aid office.
Deadlines, notification, and award details
- Submission deadline: May 1 of each year.
- Winners will be notified by email and their names posted on the Greater Than Gatsby website on June 1 (one month after the deadline).
- Two winners are chosen annually; each receives $1,000 USD. Scholarship funds are issued as a co-payable check sent to the recipient’s school.
Quick reference
- Scholarship title: Greater Than Gatsby Annual Scholarship
- Website: https://www.greaterthangatsby.com/academic-photography-scholarship/
- Number of winners per year: 2
- Award amount: $1,000 USD each
- Frequency: Annual
If you have questions about the application process or file requirements, contact scholarships@greaterthangatsby.com.