The StrudelmediaLive Opportunity Scholarship
Open call for the StrudelmediaLive Opportunity Scholarship! This photography scholarship was established to provide a range of photographers the chance to develop their creative expression and refine their visual practice by studying with our accomplished international teachers. StrudelmediaLive believes that a diverse group of students enriches the learning experience for everyone involved, and this scholarship — open to anyone around the world — works toward that goal by providing tuition assistance to students who wouldn’t normally be able to afford our classes.
The Scholarship this term is awarded to two students who will each receive:
- credit for full tuition to participate in a StrudelmediaLive class of their choice during the Winter 2025 term,
- a private mentoring session with Anja Hitzenberger (founder of StrudelmediaLive), and
- will have their work featured on the StrudelmediaLive Instagram.
Scholarship recipients are required to:
- attend all sessions of the class;
- speak English well enough to follow the class;
- complete all class assignments;
- have access to a good Internet connection; and
- have access to and proficiency with their own camera equipment.
How to Apply
Application to this scholarship is through an open call submission. The scholarship, open to anyone around the world, is need-based and intended for those who wouldn't ordinarily be able to afford the class. There is no application fee for this scholarship.
Applicants should submit:
- a portfolio of 10–15 images,
- a note indicating which class you'd like to take in the Winter 2025 term (and a second choice) and why you feel it would assist your photography practice (150 words max),
- a short bio (150 words max), and
- your Instagram and/or website links if available.
- make sure to put your name and email address on the page with your text.
- in the statement, please indicate where you heard about StrudelmediaLive and this scholarship.
Please send all applications, via WeTransfer, to scholarships@strudelmedialive.com.
The deadline to submit all information and images is THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2024.
Please note:
- Photographs should be jpgs only, at least 2000 pixels on the longest side.
- Photo files must be named this way: Firstname_Lastname_01.jpg
- Text files or PDFs must be named this way: Firstname_Lastname_statement.doc or .pdf
Selection Panel
- Anja Hitzenberger photographer, instructor, and founder, StrudelmediaLive
- Heather Mattera photographer and founder, StrudelmediaLive Opportunity Scholarship
This scholarship is being generously underwritten by Heather Mattera — a photographer and StrudelmediaLive student. When she established this scholarship, she told us
By offering this scholarship, it is my hope others will have the opportunity to engage in a craft that is life enriching and possibly even life changing.
I chose StrudelmediaLive as the platform for my scholarship as I strongly believe their classes not only explore the "how" of an image, but, maybe more importantly, take a step further to explore the "why." This exploration is done with thoughtful instructors who create a safe space for introspection of one’s work. Honestly, I do not know of any other platform that does it as well and that cares so much about the well-being of its instructors and students.
About StrudelmediaLive
StrudelmediaLive offers live, interactive, and instructor-led online photography classes to people around the world. These classes — which focus on developing creative expression — take place in small groups of up to 8 students and are held live through Zoom. Most classes are held in English.
The instructors are a diverse group based in New York City and internationally. They share their knowledge and skills in subjects like storytelling, long-term projects, documentary photography, environmental and self portraits, composition, feedback groups, multimedia, and bookmaking. See a selection of our classes here.
