The Alexia Human Rights Mentor Grant supports a student photographer developing a visual project about human rights. The Alexia at Newhouse runs the grant, which is sponsored by CODE^SHIFT at Newhouse, Syracuse University.
The recipient develops the project over the following year with Ed Kashi and meets him four times on Zoom. The 2026 cycle is closed.
Benefits & funding
- $1,000 toward project expenses and production.
- Four Zoom mentoring sessions with Ed Kashi over the following year.
Eligibility
- Student photographers apply through the Alexia Student Vision Grant.
- The proposed project must align with human rights and offer meaningful insight into that subject.
- The official announcement states no nationality, residency, age or experience restriction.
Can you apply?
Open to all applicants
No nationality, residency, education, or experience limits are listed.
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Application process
- 1Enter the Alexia Student Vision Grant competition during an open submission cycle.
- 2When prompted in that application, indicate that the project aligns with the Human Rights Mentor Grant; no separate application is required.
- 3Submit by the cycle deadline.
Program timeline
Application deadline at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Feb 13, 2026
Following year after selection
Project development and four Zoom mentoring sessions.