Martha Cooper Scholarship Opens Applications for 2027 Documentary Photography Program
The Martha Cooper Scholarship (MCS), named for photographer Martha Cooper, is accepting applications for its 2027 cycle. Administered by the Foundation Berliner Leben, this will be the third iteration of the award. The scholarship provides a ten-month opportunity for a photographer from Africa, Asia, or Latin America to develop a long-form documentary project focused on contemporary social issues and fostering cross-cultural dialogue. The program aims to support photographic work that examines shared human experiences and demonstrates social responsibility.
Key facts
- The Martha Cooper Scholarship supports long-form documentary photography.
- The 2027 cycle is the third award administered by Foundation Berliner Leben.
- The scholarship offers a 10-month project development opportunity for photographers from Africa, Asia, or Latin America.
- The program focuses on projects engaging with contemporary social realities and cross-cultural understanding.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Foundation Berliner Leben
Locations
- Africa
- Asia
- Latin America