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Nikon Scholarship 2025-26 Official Notification For Professional Photography Learners
1. Program Overview
Nikon India Private Limited has introduced the Nikon Scholarship Program 2025–26.
The main aim of this program is to support students who are passionate about building a career in photography but come from financially weaker backgrounds.
Through this initiative, Nikon intends to encourage young talent and help them develop the required skills to become professional photographers.
2. Purpose of the Scholarship
This scholarship has been launched with the goal to:
(i) Support students who aspire to become professional photographers
(ii) Provide financial assistance for photography education
(iii) Empower students who are unable to afford professional training due to economic conditions
(iv) Encourage skill-based creative careers
3. Who Can Apply
Students must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:
(i) Must be interested in pursuing or continuing a course in photography
(ii) Must belong to a financially weaker family background
(iii) Must have passed Class 12
(iv) Must be enrolled in or applying for a photography course
4. Eligible Courses
The scholarship is applicable only for:
(i) Photography training programs
(ii) Photography skill-development courses
(iii) Courses with a minimum duration of 3 months
(iv) Courses conducted by recognized institutes
(v) Courses related to professional photography or media photography
5. Scholarship Coverage / Benefits
Selected candidates will receive:
6. Financial Support
(i) Scholarship amount up to ₹1,00,000
Covers the following expenses:
(a) Tuition or course fee
(b) Training program expenses
(c) Study material cost
(d) Practical training cost
(e) Professional photography tool support (where applicable)
7. Application Requirements
Students may need to submit:
(i) Admission proof / course enrollment certificate
(ii) Latest fee submission receipt
(iii) Financial documents
(iv) Identity proof
(v) Class 12 qualification document
(vi) Passport-size photograph
(vii) Any certificate of financial need (if asked)
8. Selection Process
Candidates will be shortlisted based on:
(i) Merit
(ii) Financial situation
(iii) Course duration & eligibility
(iv) Verification of documents
Additional selection criteria may include:
(i) Personal interview (if applicable)
(ii) Institute details
(iii) Training history
9. Important Dates
(i) Last date to apply: 12 December 2025
10. How to Apply
(i) Students can apply through the following link: tinyurl.com/4dshc9jy
(ii|) Applicants must fill the form completely and upload valid documents.
11. Expected Outcome
The program aims to:
(i) Increase professional photography opportunities
(ii) Create skilled photographers
(iii) Support creative talent development
(iv) Provide financial stability during education