'Colours for Scholars' – Photo competition: powerful stories and places that unite us

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As part of our celebration of International Students' Day, we are excited to announce the Colours for Scholars 2024 photo competition. We invite you to take part and share a story that truly reflects the values of our campaign.
Our previous campaign united participants from 9 countries and 12 educational and community organisations across Europe, Asia, and Africa. This truly global movement demonstrated the power of storytelling to foster unity and celebrate diversity.

Competition details

Submission Deadline: 31 January 2025
Results: The results will be announced within 2 weeks.
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How to enter
  1. Print the Colours for Scholars campaign logo and capture a photo with it. View and download the Colours for Scholars logo (PDF) .
  2. Share a story with your photo that aligns with at least one of our campaign’s core values (word limit: 100 words):
    • Unity: Building bridges and fostering connections in our community.
    • Diversity: Celebrating our rich tapestry of cultures and backgrounds.
    • Positivity: Promoting harmony through positive actions.
    • Empowerment: Strengthening partnerships for lifelong learning.
    • Respect: Valuing the unique contributions of all individuals.
    • Equity: Ensuring fairness and addressing systemic disparities.
    • Inclusivity: Creating a space where everyone feels they belong.
  3. Upload your photo to social media (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) with a brief story about the place and its relevance to the values of the campaign.
  4. Use the hashtag #ColoursForScholars2024
  5. Send your photo and link to your social media post to international@plymouth.ac.uk
y Watch our video for inspiration
  • Selection Process: Our judging panel will choose the Top 3 entries.
  • Submission Deadline: 31 January 2025
  • Results: The results will be announced within 2 weeks.
For any questions, please contact us at international@plymouth.ac.uk

Example of an entry
“This photo was taken in Portland Villas, Plymouth – a place that beautifully captures my academic and professional journey as an international student. Just five minutes from here is the train station where I first arrived in Plymouth in 2019. To my left is UPIC, where I completed my first year, and to my right, the office of International Student Recruitment, where I now work to support other international applicants. This spot represents my journey into this diverse community and the team that helped me grow as a professional.”
#ColoursForScholars2024
Explanation
This entry includes:
• Place
• Story
• Reasoning behind the choice of the place
• How this story reflects values (at least one) of the campaign
You don’t need to follow this template. However, you must include these aspects in your story.
 
 

Prizes on offer include

  • [1st place: £500

  • [2nd place: £300

  • [3rd place: £200

 
 

Celebrating our international students

The University is celebrating its vibrant community in an event known as Colours for Scholars.
Highlighting the value of community at local, regional and global level, everyone is invited to get involved.
Colours for Scholars logo on green gradient background
 

Event photography and video

Please be aware that some of the University of Plymouth's public events (both online and offline) may be attended by University staff, photographers and videographers, for capturing content to be used in University online and offline marketing and promotional materials, for example webpages, brochures or leaflets. If you, or a member of your group, do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please let a member of staff know.