MSU International Studies and Programs invites Spartans near and far to share their experiences through the annual Global Focus Photo Contest. 

For the last 25 years, Global Focus has recognized Spartan students, alumni, faculty, staff and retirees who capture outstanding photos of people, places, moments and treasures from around the world. Photos can be taken from any time period, but must be original work taken by amateur photographers outside the United States. 

Any MSU-affiliated student, scholar, employee or alum may enter one of three categories (Student, Faculty/Staff/Retiree and Alumni) as well as the Global Spartan Pride category, which highlights the places Spartan gear has traveled from the Amazon to Tower Bridge and everything in between.This year’s newest category is Best Story Behind the Photo. 

Prizes in the form of gift certificates and/or Global Spartan merchandise will be awarded to winners.  

All photo entries will be evaluated by a panel of judges representing global and expert perspectives and announced in November during International Education Week. Winners are selected from each entrant category and their images are shared broadly across MSU platforms. 

Learn more and enter between October 1-31.