Grants & Fellowships / Verified 2 September 2026
The Society of Illustrators offers a free scholarship for junior-level undergraduates in U.S. programs, awarded to students nominated by instructors. Each school may nominate up to five candidates. The next deadline is April 1, 2027.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. April 1, 2027
“Instructors notify SI by May 1, 2026; students submit materials by May 8, 2026 (extended to May 11, 2026). Finalist interviews June 23, 2026.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Financial scholarship for senior year
“$5,000 grant towards tuition for winner; two semi-finalists receive $1,000 cash each”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. Junior-level undergraduate students currently enrolled in a program in the United States. No freshmen, sophomores, seniors, or master's candidates. Nominated by instructors; maximum 5 candidates per school.
How they choose.
“Jury selection (2026 jury composition not yet announced); evaluates art, writing, and finalist interviews via Zoom”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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Whether this is worth your entry fee, your shipping, and the weeks it takes to put an application together depends on work only you have…
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