Program Cost
On-Site Programs
Annual Tuition: $27,000* (standard tuition $36,000)
Annual Lab Fee: $1,500
Equipment Insurance Fee: $142
Slideroom Application Fee: $60
Total Cost: $28,702
*Thanks to a significant gift, ICP will offer a $9,000 tuition reduction, covering the 2027–28 academic year for the onsite One-Year Certificate Programs. Tuition for both the Creative Practices and Documentary Practice and Visual Journalism programs will be $27,000, 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) American Vision Scholarship (Deadline: March 1, 2027)
The American Vision Scholarship supports talented photographers currently based in the United States. This scholarship offers $15,000 toward tuition for the 2027–2028 academic year and will be awarded to two students enrolled in one of ICP’s One-Year Certificate Programs—either Creative Practices or Documentary Practice and Visual Journalism.
The scholarship is open to any applicants currently residing in the United States. Recipients will be selected by ICP’s Scholarship Committee based on the strength of their application materials and portfolios, with a focus on those who demonstrate a distinctive visual voice and strong potential in the field of photography.
Be sure to submit both your program application and scholarship application (Deadline: March 1, 2027) to be considered.
Link to the application here.
(2) Alberto Contreras (Deadline: March 1, 2027)
The Alberto Contreras Scholarship is dedicated to honoring the memory and creativity of Mexican photographer Alberto Contreras*.
This scholarship covers full tuition and school fees for the 2027–28 academic year and is granted to one recipient enrolled in ICP’s One-Year Certificate Program in Documentary Practice and Visual Journalism.
Program: Onsite Program - Documentary Practice and Visual Journalism.
Scholarship Amount: Full tuition and school fees
Eligibility: Open to Latin American applicants currently residing in Latin America. (Be sure to submit both your program application and scholarship form by that date)
Selection: Based on application strength and portfolio; applications will be reviewed by the ICP Scholarship committee and finalists may be invited to a Zoom interview.
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].