Scholarships

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

BIPOC Scholarship

Tuition for the Virtual Summer Conference for any SCBWI member experiencing financial hardship

General Scholarship

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

Student Illustrator Scholarship

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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 get inspired by sessions tailored for illustrators, picture book authors, nonfiction writers, graphic novel creators, and more—no matter your path or publishing background. 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!