MCC Young Cricket Photographer: apply now for 2006's scholarship

Date released: 10 January 2006

An MCC Young Cricket Photographer is to be appointed for the fourth successive year.

The successful candidate will benefit from a unique combination of financial support (worth up to £7,500), professional exposure (through MCC publications, this website and, potentially, an end-of-season exhibition at Lord's) and access to matches both at Lord's and abroad (through covering one of MCC's overseas tours). Above all, MCC's appointee will be mentored by one of the world's top cricket photographers - Graham Morris.

Commenting on the scholarship, MCC's Secretary & Chief Executive, Roger Knight (right), said: MCC is committed to identifying and fostering new cricket-related talent - on and off the pitch. Our Young Cricketers programme produces players who go on to represent their countries; indeed, our current internationals include Caroline Atkins [England], Freddie Klokker [Denmark] and Daan Van Bunge [Holland]. Over the last few seasons, MCC's Young Cricket Photographer scholarship has been similarly successful in nurturing new talent. Over the coming weeks, we look forward to receiving applications from promising young photographers who want to turn sports photography from a pastime into their profession. In 2006, as in the last three years, MCC will do its very best to help them achieve their ambitions."

Last season's scholar, Adam Venn, commented: "As MCC's Young Cricket Photographer, you get a brilliant combination of access, advice and investment. So, if you're looking for a career in sports photography, you shouldn't hesitate to apply for this scholarship. It's an invaluable scheme and a really enjoyable role."

MCC envisages that its Young Cricket Photographer 2006 will be aged between 18 and 25. He or she should have a demonstrable interest in cricket, a talent for both action and atmospheric photography and a genuine interest in becoming a professional sports photographer.

By Monday 6th February, applicants should submit a completed application form (see below) and examples of their work, together with a CV and covering letter, to: Iain Wilton, Communications Department, MCC, Lord's Cricket Ground, St John's Wood, London NW8 8QN.

The successful applicant will be expected to take up his/her position in early April, when MCC will play the Champion County (Nottinghamshire) at Lord's.

Application form: MCC Young Cricket Photographer Application Form (46 KB) .