September 30, 2026
BOBS from Skechers Paws for a Cause Design Scholarship
Direct application
$10,000
2 winners
Eligibility
Location
United States
Major
Visual Performing Arts
Education level
Undergraduate
About this scholarship
Current U.S. college students enrolled in an accredited institution may submit an original dog or cat themed print design for BOBS from Skechers shoes plus a personal essay for the Paws for a Cause Design Scholarship.
Two winners each receive a $10,000 scholarship and three virtual mentorship sessions with Skechers design and leadership teams. Winning designs may be featured on BOBS shoes sold nationwide.
The Skechers Foundation partners with Petco Love to support shelter animals through BOBS product sales.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- Original dog- or cat-themed print design
- Original vector .ai design files, including shoe image and color swatch
- Personal narrative in text or short-video form
- Brief written design description
- School email for verification
- Submit original vector .ai design files (shoe image + color swatch), 300 DPI minimum, 100MB max each
- Answer four short eligibility questions: (1) Are you currently a design major or enrolled at a design school or program? (2) Is your design inspired by a shelter pet or animal you know? (3) Have you e
- Provide school name and advisor/department head name
- Provide a school email address for verification
- Open to enrolled design students; the personal narrative may be submitted as text OR a short video
- Design files must be at least 300 DPI and no more than 100MB each.
- Provide school name and advisor or department-head name.