Farouk Hosny Photography Award 2027: Egyptian Citizens Aged 18–40 Apply by 1 November
Applications are restricted to Egyptian nationals, not all photographers
The eighth Farouk Hosny Foundation Art Awards edition invites applications for its Photography Award 2027 between 1 September and 1 November 2026, closing at midnight Egypt time (GMT+2). It is strictly limited to Egyptian citizens aged between 18 and 40 as at 31 December 2026, whether professional or amateur photographers. Applicants who simply live abroad or wish to visit Egypt are not eligible unless they also meet the nationality requirement. The foundation's form requires a national ID, birthdate, name, education, contact details and an artistic biography no longer than 300 words.
The photographs must be taken by the applicant, not artificially generated, and have been produced in 2025 or later. Artistic documentary or experimental photography is welcome, but the author must hold the necessary creative and intellectual-property rights. Applicants can enter up to three photographs. A finalist may have only one work selected for display.
Files, RAW evidence, and the physical exhibition
The official eligibility page requires clear high-quality JPG submissions and a link to the original RAW image files in Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox or another suitable accessible service. Applicants must check the actual pixel dimensions and allowed file sizes in the complete 2027 regulations. Photos with a visible name, watermark, identifying sign or a prohibited prior exhibition or award may be disqualified.
Final-stage participants can be required to print, frame and deliver selected photographs for the foundation's group exhibition. If attending in person, photographers should confirm print size, framing, transportation, security and insurance. The foundation expressly excludes its responsibility for transportation and insurance costs and can withhold a cash award if a winner does not attend its in-person presentation.
Prizes and unusually broad publication rights
The foundation's 2027 Photography Award prizes total EGP 150,000: first EGP 75,000 plus trophy, second EGP 50,000, and third EGP 25,000. Tax obligations are the winner's responsibility. These figures are Egyptian pounds rather than US dollars and apply to three separate awards, not every accepted entrant.
Artists retain underlying ownership, but finalists grant the foundation a perpetual worldwide nonexclusive royalty-free licence covering reproduction, distribution, adaptation and promotional use of their work and related photographs. This licence deserves careful review, especially for work already subject to publication or client agreements. The official and legally controlling language of the rules is Arabic; this English article is a guide only.
Who runs the award and how to apply
The Farouk Hosny Foundation for Culture and Arts is a cultural foundation named for the Egyptian artist and former minister of culture, with an established programme of awards across painting, photography, sculpture, architecture and art criticism. It publishes separate expert judging committees, prior winners and current award amounts on its own website.
Select the Photography Award 2027 application link from the foundation website, rather than confusing it with its painting or sculpture awards, which have different artwork formats and closing dates. Submit well before the Egypt-local cutoff and keep a copy of the terms accepted and the submitted image files.
Official organiser and application
Official rules checked as of 23 October 2026. Confirm costs, eligibility, country restrictions, legal terms, and deadlines directly with the organiser before entering.