Announcing the 2026 OISS Photography Contest!

Attention photographers! OISS is launching a photography contest! We're looking for photos to brighten up the walls in the OISS office, and we invite Yale international students, faculty, staff, scholars, spouses, and partners to enter your original photos.

Contest Themes

The contest will feature two themes:

1. International Life at Yale: Photos that capture your life at Yale. This could be your extracurriculars, events around New Haven, favorite study spots, or late-night bites to eat. Creativity is encouraged!
2. My Home: Photos that represent your home country and/or culture in a way that is meaningful to you.

Important Information

• Please submit your photos via this form.
• The deadline to submit an entry is January 31, 2026.
• Each participant may submit one photo per theme.
• Photos must be your original work.

Contest Prizes

• The first 15 people to submit a photo will win an OISS keychain and priority admission to an OISS event of your choosing!
• The winning photos will be chosen by a community vote on the OISS Instagram page in February 2026.
• The winning photographers will receive a highly coveted piece of OISS merch, and your photo will be featured in the OISS office!

We are so excited to see your photos from all around the world that proudly represent the vibrant international community here at Yale. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Associate Director of Engagement, Molly Hampton, at molly.hampton@yale.edu.