A new international photojournalism contest, backed by the UN, boasts the largest cash prize of its kind: $30,000 for first place.

Called ‘Yonhap International Press Photo Awards (YIPPA), the contest with the substantial cash kitty is organized by Yonhap News Agency, a South Korea news wire, with support from the UN.

The competition, open to photojournalists worldwide including freelancers, there are three categories aimed at shedding light around U.N. goals: improvement of human living and well-being, enhancement of international peace and environmental protection and measures against climate change. Each category is separated into singles and stories.

Yonhap claims the grand cash prize is the largest offered in photojournalism contest of its kind.

In addition to the grand prize, the contest offers a host of other cash prizes including: USD$10,000 for one UN Secretary General prize winner, US$30,000 for six gold prize winners (US$5,000 per winner), US$18,000 for six silver prize winners (US$3,000 per winner),and US$6,000 for six bronze prize winners (US$1,000 per winner).

Photo submissions will be accepted via the official website until May 31.