Comics are LIT! Scholarship Contest
Scholarship Overview: Scholarship for for creative High School seniors or GED students who enjoy storytelling through art and visual expression
Application Available: December 20, 2025
Deadline Date: May 20, 2026
Scholarship Details:
The Comics Are LIT! Scholarship Contest is designed for creative students who enjoy storytelling through art and visual expression. Sponsored by Spase626, this scholarship encourages applicants to showcase originality, imagination, and artistic voice through comic book creation. Whether you are passionate about graphic design, illustration, animation, or creative writing, this contest provides an opportunity to turn your ideas into a compelling visual narrative.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a legal resident of the United States, Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia
- Must be either:
- A high school senior or GED student planning to enroll in a college or university during the next academic year, or
- A college freshman with 30 credits or fewer
- All majors are welcome to apply, though the scholarship is especially suited for students interested in graphic design, fine arts, illustration, animation, and visual storytelling
Application Requirements:
- Read the selected featured novel, The Man Who Died Seven Times
- Choose one highlighted character from the official guide
- Create a 10-page comic book spinoff based on that character
- Include an artist statement with the submission
- Submit all materials before the deadline
Important Dates
- Application Opens: December 20, 2025
- Submission Deadline: May 20, 2026
- Winners Announced: June 26, 2026
Award Amount: Up to $5,000
Award Details:
Spase626 will award scholarships to three winners selected for creativity, originality, and visual storytelling ability.
Scholarship Awards
First Place: $5,000
Second Place: $3,000
Third Place: $2,000
Website/URL: https://www.spase626.org/
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Email: contact@spase626.org
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
Apply here: https://www.spase626.org/
Additional Scholarship Information:
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.
Filters:
Areas of Study: Open to All, Arts (Visual & Performing), Design & Digital Communications
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior
Location Specific: National