Breaking Stereotypes Photo Competition

Photography, art and design students from the 27
European Union (EU) Member States are invited to take part in the “Breaking Stereotypes” photo competition, to make a creative and refreshing statement for diversity and against discrimination. The objective of the competition is not only to create awareness of diversity issues among young people, but also a better understanding of what discrimination means to the young population of Europe. Entrants need to be registered at an academy, university, or college in one of the 27 EU Member States.


The winners will be selected in August from a short list of 35 entries. A total of EU€9,000 prize money will be shared among the first, second, and third place winners, as well as the first place winner’s university or academic institution. All 35 short-listed photos will be featured in a travelling exhibition starting in Brussels and visiting the capital cities of the three winners.



The competition is part of the five-year EU information campaign “For Diversity. Against Discrimination”, which is incorporated into the 2007 European Year of Equal Opportunities for All campaign. Both are pan-European information initiatives run by the European Commission.

The deadline for application is July 31 2007.