Photo Contest

We all have memorable photos and videos that capture special moments. Submit yours today for a chance to win prizes!

The UM Study Abroad Photo contest is your chance to share your study abroad experience with the UM community and beyond.

Eligibility: Must be a UM student who participated in a UM-sponsored study abroad program

The Categories:

  • City/Landscape: Whether it’s a photo of where you studied or a place you visited while abroad, we want to see your shots!
  • UM Pride: This category is for photos of UM students abroad. Bonus points if they’re wearing UM gear or throwing up the U!
  • Photographer’s Choice: Have great photos that don’t fit into either category above?  Submit them here!

Photo Submission Instructions:

  • Entries must be received by April 1st.
  • Entrants must upload digital photograph files or video files as part of a complete application for entry into the contest.
  • Photographs and videos must be originals taken by the student.
  • Each media submission must be named in the following format: YourFullName_Country_City or Location_Year _Category
  • Submit entry online prior to deadline
  • Entrants may submit up to 5 media files (photos and/or videos) for each of the following categories:
    • City/Landscape: Whether it’s a photo of where you studied or a place you visited while abroad, we want to see your shots!
    • UM Pride: This category is for photos of UM students abroad.  Bonus points if they’re wearing UM gear or throwing up the U!
    • Photographer’s Choice: Have great photos that don’t fit into either category above?  Submit them here!

Reminder: Entrants may submit more than one photo to the same category.

Selection Process:

  • Entries will be judged by a community of UM faculty and staff members on artistic expression, creativity, originality, quality and appropriate fit for the designated category.
  • Winners will be notified by email; 1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place prizes will be awarded for each category.

 

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Online Entry Application