Comics are LIT! Scholarship Contest

2027

Check back OCTOBER 21, 2026 for full 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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