NYT Photo Contest

Annual photo storytelling contest.

Offered by The New York Times. Competition for high school students in Worldwide. Format: Online. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Photography, Arts

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online.
Cost
Free to take part.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked September 2026.

Questions about NYT Photo Contest

When is the NYT Photo Contest deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is NYT Photo Contest free?

Yes. NYT Photo Contest is free to take part in.

Who can apply to NYT Photo Contest?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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