Program Cost
On-Site Programs
Annual Tuition: $26,000* (standard tuition $36,000)
Annual Lab Fee: $1,500
Equipment Insurance Fee: $142
Slideroom Application Fee: $60
Total Cost: $27,702
*Thanks to an extension of a significant gift, ICP will continue offering a $10,000 tuition reduction, covering the 2026–27 academic year for the onsite One-Year Certificate Programs. This will be the final year this tuition reduction is available. Tuition for both the Creative Practices and Documentary Practice and Visual Journalism programs will remain $26,000, plus fees (standard annual tuition for ICP’s One-Year Certificate Programs is $36,000).
Online Programs
Annual Tuition: $12,500
Application Fee: $60
Total Cost: $12,560
How to apply for scholarships and fellowships?
1. ICP's Merit-Based Scholarships and Fellowships
Inside the program application form (Slideroom), there’s a section where you can answer several questions to be considered for scholarships. When you submit the application form, you are automatically considered for every scholarship that you are eligible for. There’s no other specific requirements or additional forms to apply for the scholarships.
2. Additional Scholarship opportunities
(1) The MurthyNAYAK Foundation Scholarship (Deadline: October 18, 2026)
With support from PhotoSouthAsia, ICP is proud to offer the MurthyNAYAK Foundation Scholarship, a $10,000 tuition award supporting talented artists from the South Asia region who demonstrate exceptional achievement and potential in the field of photography.
Program: ICP Online One-Year Certificate Programs (Curatorial Practice in Photography, Writing and the Photographic Image, or Documentary Practice: Visual Storytelling)
Scholarship Amount: $10,000 toward $12,500 total tuition
Recipients: 3
Eligibility: Open to applicants from and currently residing in South Asia (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka). Applicants must demonstrate strong artistic ability, engagement with contemporary photographic practice, and a commitment to impactful projects. (one of the program applications and scholarship form must be submitted by the deadline)
Selection Process: Applicants must submit the same portfolio, curatorial project proposal, or writing sample required for their program application. Final selection is based on the strength of submitted materials.
Link to the application here.
(2) The Schoenfeld-Capa Scholarship for Concerned Photography (Deadline: Oct 18, 2026)
Created in honor of ICP founder Cornell Capa’s vision of “Concerned Photography,” rooted in empathy, ethical storytelling, and social engagement, and longtime ICP Board member Pat Schoenfeld, this scholarship supports photographers committed to meaningful documentary practice.
Programs: One-Year Certificate in Documentary Practice: Visual Storytelling (Online)
Scholarship Amount: Full tuition ($12,500)
Eligibility: Open to all domestic and international applicants (program application and scholarship form must be submitted by the deadline)
Selection: Recipients are selected by ICP’s Scholarship Committee based on the strength of their application and portfolio, with emphasis on clarity of vision and potential impact in documentary photography.
Link to the application here.
Am I eligible to apply for scholarships and fellowships?
All domestic and international applicants are eligible to apply for ICP's merit-based scholarships and fellowships.
What is merit-based scholarships and fellowships?
Both merit-based scholarships and fellowships aim to recognize and support individuals who have shown outstanding abilities and achievements. Evaluated by the ICP Admissions and scholarship committee, these merit- based scholarships are awarded to the outstanding applicants based on the applicant’s overall performance and achievement, especially portfolio and statement of purpose.
Can I apply for multiple scholarships and fellowships?
Yes. You are encouraged to apply for all scholarships and fellowships for which you are eligible. Please complete each individual scholarship application to be considered. For the ICP Merit-Based Director’s Fellowship, all applicants who complete the scholarship question within the program application will be automatically considered—no separate application is required.
Please note that scholarships and fellowships awards cannot be combined. Applicants may receive only one award.
How will I be notified about financial aid or scholarships?
ICP Admission results, including information about eligibility for scholarships, will be sent via email. If you are accepted into the program and have applied for a scholarship, your acceptance letter will include details about any scholarships you qualify for. Please note that decision letters are only sent via email (from [email protected]) — make sure to check your inbox for your admission results.
Can I apply for federal financial aid (FAFSA) at ICP?
No, ICP is not an accredited institution like a college or university, so the One-Year Certificate program does not qualify for federal student loans through FAFSA.
For more information about scholarships and fellowships, please contact [email protected].