Joan Wakelin Bursary
The Bursary was established in 2005 in memory of distinguished documentary photographer and Honorary Fellow of The Society, Joan Wakelin. The Bursary funds new projects only. We do not support on-going projects. The Bursary does not support projects requiring travel to or within war zones.
Applications are now closed.
2025 Recipient: Rick Findler
Project: Navajo Nation: A Nation and Culture in Decline
A photographic project focusing on the indigenous Native Americans, the threats to their culture and their ever-diminishing presence in today's society. It will showcase their colourful traditions such as Aztec dancers, inter-tribal ceremonies and skills passed down through generations whilst also touching on the existential risk to their heritage in the modern world.
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Previous Recipients
Explore the previous recipients of the Joan Wakelin bursary going back to 2005, read more out their projects and on going work.
Partnership:
In Partnership with the Guardian.