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3rd $2000

COMIC BOOK SCHOLARSHIP?

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How it works:

Step 1: Our team selects the featured novel and highlights three key characters.

Step 2: Applicants will read the selected novel and choose one of the highlighted characters to create a spin-off comic book.

Step 3: Create a 10-page comic book with a written artist statement (questions provided).

Step 4: Submit by the deadline.

Step 5: Wait for the recipients to be announced.

Who can apply:

  • Legal residents of the US, Puerto Rico and District of Columbia

  • High school seniors (or GED students) who plan to enroll in college or university within the next academic year

  • First-year undergraduate students

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Application Opens

December 20, 2025

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Submissions End

May 20, 2026

Winners Announced

June 26, 2026

Book Selection

Cover of the book titled "Died" by Yasuhiko Nishizawa, a classic time-loop murder mystery. The cover features large pink text with several cartoon characters in various poses, some standing, sitting, or lying on the floor, and a few emerging from doors.

The Man Who Died Seven Times by Yasuhiko Nishizawa

Originally written in the 1990s and newly translated to English, The Man Who Died Seven Times is an entertaining blend of sci-fi and mystery. Sixteen-year-old Hisataro Fuchigami has a bizarre condition that forces him to re-live the same day for nine days straight– talk about a long day! He has no control over how he gets stuck in this “trap” but when his grandfather is suddenly found dead, he’s able to use his strange ability to dig deeper into what really happened. Centered around a chaotic yet entertaining family, Hisataro relies on his sly instincts to uncover the truth in a house full of shady relatives who are more interested in their inheritance.  

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A flyer for a scholarship contest titled "Comics Are Lit." The flyer features a cover image of a comic book, options to choose a character (Reijiuro Fuchigami, Emi, Yoshio), and outlines a 10-page structure for a comic project. It includes sections on what makes a good comic, artist statements, and questions for starting the project.

Introduce new characters or expand on existing ones.

Make it a sequel, prequel, alternate universe, or maybe a different ending.

ALL SKILL LEVELS ARE WELCOMED!

When you’re ready, just apply.

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IMPORTANT: Scholarships are specifically intended to cover tuition, fees, or other education-related costs. AI generated content is prohibited. All submissions should be your own original work. Please review FAQs and Terms and Conditions for complete scholarship details.

FAQS

  • Original artwork in any style is welcome; including drawing, painting, mixed media, photography, or digital illustration. Your final piece must be submitted as a PDF, PNG, or JPEG through the entry page. If you're working with physical art, you can scan or photograph it for upload.

  • All comic styles are acceptable and part of your creative choice.

  • Yes. To keep the judging process equal and consistent, your comic should be 10 pages, not including the cover page. Your artist statement should not exceed 500 words. Please be sure that your comic book is legible, text should be easy to read and visuals should be clear. Submissions outside these limits may not be considered.

  • No. Only 1 entry is allowed per applicant.

  • All entries must be in PDF, PNG or JPEG format.

  • The deadline to submit is May 20, 2026 and the winners will be announced June 26, 2026.

  • No. Be as creative as you’d like, as long as you follow the submission guidelines.

  • All entries must be submitted online via the organization’s official website.

  • Applicants must be legal residents of the United States, Puerto Rico or District of Columbia. The opportunity is open to high school students (including GED students) who plan to enroll in college or university within the next academic year, and first-year undergraduate students. *Please review Eligibility Requirements in T&Cs.

  • Submissions will be evaluated using a scoring system based on creativity, originality, storytelling, and overall design. We’re not looking for perfection, just thoughtful ideas, and creative effort. Artists of all skill levels are encouraged to apply.

  • The scholarship will be paid directly to the recipient’s institution to complete payment of the winner's tuition, fees, books and supplies expenses. Any remainder of the scholarship will be paid directly to the winner. No substitution or transfer of prizes is permitted.

  • Only the winners will be notified and announced.

  • All submissions acknowledge and are subject to being featured on the organization’s website and/or social media at the discretion of the organization, without limitation or payment to the applicant.

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