TPA/RPS ENVIRONMENTAL BURSARY
The Royal Photographic Society in partnership with The Photographic Angle is offering a 1-year bursary to support a photographic project that will promote environmental awareness. Applications are invited from anyone living or studying in the United Kingdom with a talent for taking photographs and an interest in the environmental concerns that we face today.
The bursary will provide £4000 to assist with travel expenses, photographic equipment and other project-related costs. We are looking for a creative interpretation of the subject as well as documentary and editorial photography.
Closing date 8 July 2025, to get started or access an existing application go to the application portal and use your RPS Account credentials to login or create an account.
2025 Recipient: Sally Low
Project: What The River Carries
Explores the hidden cost of intensive poultry farming in the Wye Valley. Once clear and biodiverse, the River Wye now suffers from algal blooms, sludge, and wildlife loss - fueled by phosphorus-rich chicken waste. Residents speak of overpowering odours, constant noise, and a river no longer safe to swim in. This project documents their experiences alongside the voices of farm workers, combining portraiture, interviews, sound, and river imagery. It asks: what is the real cost of cheap meat - and what is the silent toll it takes on land, water, and life.
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Past Recipients
Explore the previous recipients of the Environmental Bursary going back to 2018, read more about their projects and on going work.
The 2025 RPS/TPA Environmental Bursary
Applications Closed for 2025.
Partners and supported by:
This bursary is supported by The Photographic Angle and Metro Imaging.
The Photographic Angle (TPA) is a charitable organisation set up to promote the education of the public in the art and science of photography.
On completion of the projects, each recipient will also have the opportunity to have a portfolio of images printed by Metro Imaging