Award info
This scholarship provides tuition to the 2026 SCBWI Virtual Summer Conference for any SCBWI member experiencing financial hardship. SCBWI members only.
Submission portal can be found in your Member Profile under the AWARDS tab.
Submissions for the General Conference Scholarship open June 12 through July 8, midnight PST.
Submission guidelines
All applicants must be current SCBWI members. Please post the following information in the submission form:
1) An artist statement (250 words max) about why you want to attend the virtual conference.
2) One page writing sample OR two illustrations
Writing samples may be submitted as a PDF. Label PDF with the following naming convention: "First Name__Last Name__General Scholarship"
Images may be submitted as JPG or PNG
In the event that a winner has already signed up for the conference, SCBWI will reimburse the tuition cost.
How to Submit
1. Click on your MEMBER HOME
2. Click on the AWARDS Icon
3. Scroll down to the General Conference Scholarship box and click 'submit'
Questions? Please email Sarah Diamond at [email protected].
