NYT Local Lens: A Photo Essay Contest
Expert Overview
Undisclosed
Format
Individual
Judging Format
Jurors, Criteria based
Opportunity
Grade Eligibility
Rising Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Geographic Eligibility
US, International
Discipline
Deadline
January 14, 2026
Entries
1,423 Entries
Percent Awarded
~0.6%
Important Dates
Applications open
December 3, 2025
Applications close
January 14, 2026
Registration Cost
No entry fee
About
Prizes Offered
Publication on The Learning Network; possible feature in The New York Times.
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