Edufest 2026 · Future World
Edufest Photography Challenge 2026
“Lensa Budaya, Cerita Dunia”
An individual photography challenge for students to share a meaningful perspective on culture, diversity and community through an original image and caption.
- Who
- Primary (10–12) and Secondary (13–17) students
- Team
- Individual + 1 advisor teacher
- Fee
- Free
- Organiser
- SDG Education Group Sdn. Bhd.
Categories
- Category A — Primary: age 10–12
- Category B — Secondary: age 13–17
Age is counted on 31 December 2026. Open to government, aided, private and international schools in Malaysia and abroad. This is an individual entry: one student submits one photograph with one advisor teacher.
How to take part
1. Register for Edufest
The advisor teacher signs in with Google and registers the school contingent. Student entry is free.
2. Enter one student
In the School Panel, select one student for one individual Photography Challenge entry.
3. Create the photograph
Capture one original image responding to “Lensa Budaya, Cerita Dunia” and prepare a caption of up to 100 words.
4. Submit the JPEG link
Provide the file details, context, editing declaration, permissions and an accessible JPEG link.
Judging criteria
Judged separately per category. Ties compare theme relevance and story strength, then composition, then creativity. Social media views and likes do not count.
Key rules
- One original JPEG photograph per student, sRGB, maximum 10 MB and at least 3,000 pixels on the longest side.
- Portrait, landscape and square photographs are accepted. Include a caption of up to 100 words in Bahasa Melayu or English.
- Basic colour, exposure, contrast, crop, straighten, sharpen and noise-reduction edits are allowed when declared.
- No generative AI, montage, composite, object addition or removal, logo, watermark or border. Non-generative caption and technical checks must be declared.
- Get school, parent or guardian, identifiable subject and location permission where required. Do not disclose private personal information.
- File name: Category_SchoolName_StudentName_PhotoTitle.jpg. Keep the link active until 30 days after results.
Awards
Champion, 1st Runner-up and 2nd Runner-up for each category. Prize values and selected-work exhibition details will be announced. Results appear on the Edufest results page and count toward school points and e-certificates.
The closing date, submission deadline time, contact details, prize values and results announcement date will be announced on the official website.