The Weston Collective Scholarship

The Weston Collective Scholarship is a yearly portfolio competition consisting of submitting ten digital or film printed photographs that trusted judges from the community evaluate. Winning portfolios can receive a cash scholarship and have their piece shown in an exhibit viewed by their peers. The scholarship was founded in 2004 by Kim and Gina Weston and has been awarding photography students attending high school or community college in Santa Cruz and Monterey County ever since.

Our Goal

To educate and enlighten the community about the richness of black and white photography and to keep the process alive on the central coast of California.

We strive to honor the traditions set-forth by Edward Weston and Ansel Adams while supporting their philosophies in our local schools and celebrating the artistic roots of our photographic heritage.

We offer students, artists, educators, and our community the opportunity to experience the richness of photography through scholarships, mentorships, exhibitions, workshops, publications, lectures, video and artists in residence.

Weston Scholarship Award Breakdown

The John Crossman Award

1st

The Roman Loranc Fine Art Category

1st

2nd

3rd

The Chapman High School Category

1st

2nd

3rd

The Chapman College Category

1st

2nd

3rd

The Center for Photographic Art Social Commentary Category

1st

2nd

3rd

The Elementary School Digital Category

1st

2nd

3rd

The Elementary School Film Category

1st

2nd

3rd

The Middle School Category

1st

2nd

3rd

Honorable Mentions