How much is the Society of Illustrators Scholarships scholarship?

The Society of Illustrators Scholarships scholarship amount is Student Scholarship Competition: $250–$10,000 (over $60,000 total); Will Eisner Scholar $5,000 + $1,000 semi-finalists; Zankel Scholar (senior-year support).

When is the deadline for Society of Illustrators Scholarships?

The application period for the Society of Illustrators Scholarships is Not published – Student Scholarship: ~02/20–02/27 annually; Eisner Scholar: instructor notify ~05/01, student materials ~05/08.

What type of scholarship is Society of Illustrators Scholarships?

The Society of Illustrators Scholarships is a Nationwide scholarship for theatre students.

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Scholarship details

Funder: Society of Illustrators
Study level: Undergraduate (illustration/animation; Eisner: juniors only)
Scholarship type: Nationwide
Opens: Not published
Deadline: Student Scholarship: ~02/20–02/27 annually; Eisner Scholar: instructor notify ~05/01, student materials ~05/08
Typical award size: Student Scholarship Competition: $250–$10,000 (over $60,000 total); Will Eisner Scholar $5,000 + $1,000 semi-finalists; Zankel Scholar (senior-year support)
Website: Apply or learn more

Eligibility criteria

Student Scholarship: undergraduates in U.S. or Canada; work must be class assignments from current school year (not self-initiated; no AI). Eisner: best junior-level U.S. undergraduates nominated by instructors for senior-year tuition support. Zankel: merit scholarship for outstanding illustration students.

Application steps

Create account on Society of Illustrators competition site.
Coordinate with educator on submissions; pay entry fees ($10–$15/image).
Upload JPGs/GIFs or animation links.
For Eisner/Zankel, obtain department nomination and complete interview if selected.

Required materials

Competition entries (class assignment artwork)
Entry fees
Transcript if accepted into exhibition
For Eisner: nomination, portfolio, writing, virtual interview

Past recipients

2026 Eisner Scholar Bianca LoCascio (Laguna College of Art & Design); 2026 Zankel Scholar Sam Tanelli (Ringling); annual exhibition catalog features accepted students