Hoos Global Photo Contest
Share your global experiences and inspire fellow Hoos through photography captured abroad.
The Summer 2026 finalists have now been selected. Congratulations to the winners! If you missed submitting this time around, stay tuned for the next contest dates this J-term!
Contest Categories
Creative Perspectives- open to Education Abroad students or international students
Show the world through your unique lens, whether it’s a tiny detail or a sweeping landscape.
Unique Experiences- open to Education Abroad students or international students
Show us the unforgettable moments you never thought you’d experience until you studied abroad or the distinctive characteristics of your home country. Think bucket-list adventures, breathtaking views, or memories you’ll carry forever.
Learning Abroad- only open to students who are abroad participating in a UVA Education Abroad program, conducting research, or taking part in an alternative global learning experience
Show us what learning looks like beyond Grounds. Whether you’re in the classroom, at an internship, on a research trip, or studying in the field, highlight how education comes alive abroad.
Contest Rules
- Photos MUST be your original work and you must be a current UVA student.
- Photos must be high-quality resolution, at least 2 MB and up.
- Photos must be taken while outside the U.S.
- Photos must be free of inappropriate content, including but not limited to alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, and activities that go against UVA travel insurance.
- Photos must be respectful, avoid stereotypes, and remain culturally sensitive
- You must obtain verbal consent before photographing individuals, and must not include any minors
- You must include your name and a brief descriptive caption (location, circumstances, etc.) in a text file along with your photo submission
Usage Agreement
By submitting your photos to UVA Global/Education Abroad, you grant UVA permission to use your images in contest-related displays and in print and digital publications. This includes use across websites, social media, and promotional materials. Photos may be edited or retouched as needed. By agreeing to these terms, you release UVA from any liability related to the use of submitted images.
Submission Process
- Upload your photo(s) and a doc with your NAME and caption(s) to Box for the appropriate category, linked below:
- You may submit multiple photos per category.
- Only one photo per category will be selected to advance to the first round of voting.
Vote for Your Favorite Photos
During the Education Abroad Fall Fair, you can vote for the Hoos Abroad Photo Contest winners on the UVA Global or Education Abroad Instagram page. To vote for a photo, all you have to do is "like" it. The photo with the most likes in each category will win the contest, for a total of three winners.
Questions?
Email questions to [email protected].
