Application Deadline Extended - VII. INTERNATIONAL MAARIF PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
June 04, 2026
The International Maarif Photography Contest is an artistic competition organized with the participation of students, teachers, and staff from Maarif Schools and Educational Centers. The contest aims to enable participants to present visual content and photographic compositions in line with a specified theme on an international platform, while fostering their interest in the art of photography.
THEME
The VII International Maarif Photography Contest will be held under the theme of “Kindness.”
GOALS
The International Maarif Photography Contest is intended to be held annually as an international competition with the participation of our students and staff. It aims to support participants in improving their artistic and visual perspectives in the field of photography.
SCOPE
Organized annually around a specific theme, the contest includes students, teachers, and staff within Maarif Schools and Educational Institutions, as well as all employees working at the Foundation Headquarters.
APPLICATION METHOD
The contest consists of two categories: Students and Staff.
Participants can apply online by completing the
application form and uploading their photographs via:
www.eyesofmaarif.com
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PHOTOGRAPHS
- Resolution and Size: Minimum 300 dpi, at least 1920×1080 pixels (landscape/portrait)
- Format: JPEG, PNG or similar formats
- Color: Color or black-and-white submissions are accepted
- Editing: Photos must be submitted in their original, unaltered form
- Content: Must align with the theme and demonstrate strong narrative quality
- Originality: Must be original and not previously submitted to other competitions
- Copyright: Award-winning works’ publication and usage rights are jointly owned by the artist and Turkish Maarif Foundation and cannot be transferred to third parties
TERMS OF PARTICIPATION
- Open to Maarif students and staff
- Each participant may submit up to three (3) photographs
- Participants are free in artistic expression within the theme framework
- Accurate and complete personal information must be provided
- Previously submitted works to other competitions are not accepted
- Manipulated or composite images are not allowed
- Minor edits (cropping, color, contrast) are acceptable within reasonable limits
- Copyrights of submitted works are deemed transferred to Turkish Maarif Foundation
- Required permissions must be obtained for identifiable individuals in photographs
- Content must not violate privacy, copyrights, or ethical standards
- Deadline: June 26, 23:59 (GMT+3)
- Participants waive all rights to awarded works and transfer them to the Foundation
- The Foundation reserves the right to modify prize specifications
AWARDS
Main Awards
- 1st Prize: DSLR Camera
- 2nd Prize: DSLR Camera
- 3rd Prize: Digital Compact Camera
Honorable Mention Awards
- Instax Compact Camera
