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Scholarships

Tuition for the 2026 Virtual Summer Conference for Black, Indigenous, and People of color.

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BIPOC Scholarship

All expense paid tuition to the Summer Virtual Conference for any SCBWI member experiencing financial hardship. 8 scholarships will be awarded this year through the generosity of Penguin Random House.

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Penguin Random House Scholarship (General Scholarship)

Conference tuition for two full-time university students studying illustration.

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Student Illustrator Scholarship

Apply for a Conference Scholarship

Invest in yourself, apply for a scholarship.

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Don't miss out!

Ready to take your children’s book career to the next level? Wherever you are in your publishing journey, the Virtual Summer Conference provides an opportunity for growth, creativity, and connection. Dive into every aspect of the children’s book world, from writing and illustrating to translating, marketing, and self-publishing. Put your art in front of industry pros in the career-launching Portfolio Showcase and pitch your book to acquiring agents and editors. Get inspired by sessions tailored for illustrators, picture book authors, novelists, nonfiction writers, graphic novel creators, and more. Best of all? You’ll have access to all sessions through September 13th, so you can learn and grow at your own pace. Join us and invest in your passion. It’s time to bring your stories to life!