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Competition

Singapore Young Photographer Award (SYPA) 2026

Run by Singapore International Photography Festival (SIPF)

Deadline: 30 June 2026

HybridSingaporeOne-off submission; finalists attend exhibition in October 2026FreeCompetitiveMedium effort

About this opportunity

<p>The Singapore Young Photographer Award (SYPA) is a youth photography competition run by DECK Photography Art Centre alongside the Singapore International Photography Festival. The 10th edition in 2026 is themed "Echoes of Home" and invites participants to explore stories, history, and heritage relating to home and the connections between people, environments, and origins.</p> <ul> <li>Open to young photographers aged 13–25 based in Singapore, regardless of nationality.</li> <li>Three categories: Junior (ages 13–18), Youth (ages 19–25), and Photo Club (group entries).</li> <li>Prizes total over SGD 8,000, including cash awards, Nikon cameras, vouchers, certificates, and a finalist exhibition.</li> <li>Submission deadline: 30 June 2026, 23:59 SGT. Free entry; unpublished work only; no AI-generated content.</li> <li>Finalists are exhibited at the 10th Singapore International Photography Festival, tentatively scheduled for October 2026.</li> </ul> <p>Full terms and the submission portal are published on the DECK Photography Art Centre website.</p>

Who can apply

Students aged 13–25 based in Singapore; open to all nationalities

How to apply

The 10th edition closed on 30 June 2026 and DECK has not announced the next one yet; the previous (9th) edition closed in March 2025, so editions do not follow a fixed yearly date.

What you get

CertificatePrize moneyPortfolio pieceNetwork

Frequently asked

Who runs this?+

Run by Singapore International Photography Festival (SIPF).

Who can apply?+

Students aged 13–25 based in Singapore; open to all nationalities

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 certificate, prize money, portfolio piece and network.

How do I apply?+

The 10th edition closed on 30 June 2026 and DECK has not announced the next one yet; the previous (9th) edition closed in March 2025, so editions do not follow a fixed yearly date.

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Last verified 27 September 2026·Updated 27 September 2026