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Competition

10th Singapore Young Photographer Award (SYPA)

Run by CDL Singapore Young Photographer Award

Deadline: 30 June 2026

HybridSingaporeOne-off photographic portfolio submission (5-7 images for Junior, 7-10 for Youth) with a short captionFreeCompetitiveHigh effort

About this opportunity

<p>The Singapore Young Photographer Award (SYPA) is a national photography competition for young photographers aged 13 to 25 based in Singapore, organised by DECK Photography Art Centre and founded by City Developments Limited (CDL). The 10th edition's theme is "Echoes of Home" – inviting entrants to explore what home means to them, their communities and their surroundings.</p><ul><li>Open call deadline: 30 June 2026, 23:59 SGT (submissions have closed)</li><li>Junior Category (13-18): portfolio of 5-7 images on 3 of 5 subjects (architecture, nature, landscape, portrait, still life) with a caption of up to 150 words</li><li>Youth Category (19-25): photo series of 7-10 images with a caption of up to 200 words</li><li>Photo Club Category: awarded to the photo club with the highest number and quality of submissions</li><li>Prizes totalling over S$8,000 including cash, Nikon camera bodies and lenses, Camera Rental Centre vouchers, and certificates</li><li>Top 5 finalists in each category are featured in the finalist exhibition at the 10th Singapore International Photography Festival (SIPF)</li></ul><p>Register and submit via the DECK SYPA portal. Enquiries to education@deck.sg.</p>

Who can apply

Young photographers based in Singapore aged between 13 and 25 at any point in 2026; Junior category is 13-18, Youth category is 19-25; Photo Club category for applicants who tag an affiliated Photo Club/Group/Collective

How to apply

Register and submit entries via the DECK SYPA submission portal while an open call runs. The 10th edition's open call closed on 30 June 2026, and SYPA is not held every year (recent editions: 2018, 2020, 2024, 2026), so watch DECK's open calls for the next edition.

What you get

Prize moneyCertificateAward Recognition

Frequently asked

Who runs this?+

Run by CDL Singapore Young Photographer Award.

Who can apply?+

Young photographers based in Singapore aged between 13 and 25 at any point in 2026; Junior category is 13-18, Youth category is 19-25; Photo Club category for applicants who tag an affiliated Photo Club/Group/Collective

When's the deadline?+

Applications close on 30 June 2026.

Is it paid?+

No fees to apply. Selected participants may receive a stipend or prize from the organiser.

What will I walk away with?+

You can expect prize money and certificate.

How do I apply?+

Register and submit entries via the DECK SYPA submission portal while an open call runs.

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Last verified 27 September 2026·Updated 29 September 2026