Three Scotiabank Scholarships have been awarded to
Canadian photography students to attend the Magnum
Workshop at CONTACT. Magnum photographers will
select one participant of outstanding achievement
from the Workshop to receive a Scotiabank Prize of
$5,000. The Scotiabank Prize will be presented on
May 10 at the opening reception for the Magnum
Workshop Exhibition.

CONTACT, Magnum Photos and Scotiabank are proud to
announce the 2008 Scotiabank Scholarship
recipients:

Dominic Nahr

Ryerson University

Meera Margaret Singh

Concordia University

Jonathan Taggart

Ryerson University

The 2008 Scotiabank Prize winner:

Charla Jones

Magnum Photos is one of the most prestigious
photographic agencies in the world, representing
only 60 members worldwide. The Magnum Workshop
Exhibition will present images produced during the
intensive five-day master class, with participants
selected by Magnum photographers from a world-wide
call to participate. Focusing on story formation,
visual literacy, and personal vision, the master
class aims to enhance photographers’ working style
and overall vision.