Entry Guidelines & Eligibility Requirements

Entry Form 
Photo Form (submit and print one form per photo)

Deadline:
Friday, October 1, 2009 by 5:00 pm

Send all submissions to:
The International Center
Study Abroad
N52 Memorial Union
Columbia, MO 65211-7030

Electronic submissions: StudyAbroad@missouri.edu.
Note: A hard copy of the images MUST also be submitted with your entry form.

Rules

1. Entrants must have participated in a study abroad program during the 2008 – 2009 academic year (including January Intersession 2009 and Summer 2009).
2. Photos must be original work (no professional photos will be accepted) and have been taken by the entrant     during the entrant’s study abroad program or by another participant on the entrant’s program.
3. Photos may be color or black and white and must be submitted in both print AND digital format.
1. Digital images should be e-mailed to studyabroad@missouri.edu and should have a resolution of 300 dpi or higher.  A hard copy of the images MUST also be submitted with your entry form.
2. Prints must be 5” x 7” and will not be returned (larger or smaller prints will not be accepted).
4. A maximum of three photos may be submitted per entrant.
5. A completed entry form with hard copy images (for both print and digital entries) must accompany the entry.
6. On the back of each photo please include the following (please do not use markers):
1. Entrant’s name and student number
2. Title of photo - please identify any individuals identifiable in the photo - be sure to have permission of your subject(s)
7. Entries must be received no later than 5:00 pm, October 1, 2009 at the MU International Center.  (Be sure to allow plenty of time if submitting entries via mail or e-mail.  Late entries will not be accepted.)

Criteria

Judging: Photos will be reviewed by a panel consisting of the MU faculty and staff. Selection criteria include:

• Technical merit (clarity, focus, lighting, etc.)
• Representation of the study abroad experience
• Sensitivity toward the host culture
• For the cross cultural moments category, photos should show MU students "in action" in their host countries and should somehow represent the ideals of study abroad (academic learning, culture learning, international awareness, sensitivity, and fun).  The best photos will be of MU students participating in activities at their host university or in their town/city

Prizes

• The top 25 photos will be displayed in Ellis Library.Prize winners will be announced in conjunctionwith International Education Week (IEW).
• One “Best of Show” will be awarded.  This entrant will receive $200 + Framed copy of winning photo.
• One “1st Place” photo will be awarded in each category.  These entrants will receive $100 + Framed copy of winning photo.
• Only one prize per entrant will be awarded.  Honorable Mention awards may also be given. 
• Any cash awards will be automatically credited to the student’s MU student account.

Quick Tips

• Originality counts!  Try not to duplicate photos - take a look at previous years’ winners on the web and previous entries in the resource room photo albums to see which style photos seem to have multiple entries.
• Professional printing is best!  If printing photos, use highest resolution possible and photo quality paper!
• Be sure to title your photo – creative titles may help an entry standout – but be sure to keep it short.
• Not sure how to print photos from your digital camera?  Try uploading your photos to some of the leading online photo developing websites.  Some options include: Ofoto, Shutterfly, Flickr, or Snapfish.

Questions?

Please contact us at 882-6007 or studyabroad@missouri.edu.