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  • 2026 II STUDENT PHOTO+SHORT VIDEO CONTEST

    CONNECTING MICHIGAN TO THE WORLD
  • Open to all University of Michigan students affiliated with the II and/or its centers and programs, either through funding or study. Submissions may include photos and short videos (approx. 20 seconds).

    Please note:

    • You may submit one photo per category (up to three total) and one short video appox 20 seconds; all files must be uploaded at the same time.
    • If you are not ready to submit, you can save your form and return later.
    • Once you submit your online form, you cannot submit another entry or make changes.
    • For any issues, contact ii-communicators@umich.edu.

    Visit ii.umich.edu/ii/students/photo-contest for contest rules, including preparing your submissions and guidelines.

    Awards

    1st-, 2nd-, and 3rd-place winners will be selected in each photo category, and one winner from the short video category.

    In addition, selected photos may also be featured in the Global Photo Showcase organized by the Global Engagement Team in the Office of the Provost, giving your work a chance to be shared with a broader audience.

  • You may submit one photo per category (up to three total) and one short video (approximately 20 seconds); all files must be uploaded at the same time. If you are not ready to submit, you can save your form and return later. Once you submit your online form, you cannot submit another entry or make changes. 

  • It's Great To Be a Michigan Wolverine!
    Photos that feature U-M gear, apparel, or items while abroad. Entries must clearly include Michigan-related gear in the scene: worn, carried, or placed within your surroundings. File Naming: LSA_II_MW-[Lastname]

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  • The World Is Your Classroom
    Photos that capture your learning experiences beyond the traditional classroom. File Naming: LSA_II_TWYC-[Lastname]

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  • M is for…
    Photos that creatively interpret “M” in different ways. File Naming: LSA_II_MFOR-[Lastname]

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  • Short Video: Global Experiences (20s)
    A video clip introducing yourself with a glimpse of your student experience abroad. File Naming: LSA_II_VID-[Lastname]

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