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Student Illustrator Scholarship

Direct application

Amount varies

Eligibility

Major
Visual Performing Arts
Education level
Undergraduate
Enrollment
Full-time
Age
Age 18+

About this scholarship

Full-time undergraduate or graduate students studying illustration who are at least 18, currently enrolled or graduated the prior semester, and have not published a picture book may apply. Prior applicants who have not won may reapply.

Two winners receive tuition to the SCBWI Virtual Summer Conference plus entry in the Juried Portfolio Showcase. Award value otherwise varies with conference tuition.

Submit through the AWARDS tab in your SCBWI member profile: a statement of 250 words or less on why you wish to attend, three children's-book-style illustration samples, and a photo of your current student ID.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • Statement of 250 words or less explaining why the applicant wishes to attend
  • Three children's-book-style illustration samples
  • Photo of current student ID
  • Submit through the AWARDS tab in the SCBWI member profile.
  • Prior applicants who have not won may reapply.