SCHOLARSHIP SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
MystiCon will be offering one merit scholarship for original and creative works in creative writing, art and/or media. The scholarship is available to Virginia High School seniors graduating in the 2025-2026 school year or 2025-2026 college Freshman. The award amount is a minimum of $500.
WRITING SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES
- No limit on entries per applicant. For each entry you wish to submit, please fill out the submission form.
- Entries must be science fiction, horror or fantasy themed.
- Each entry may not exceed 3000 words in length.
- Electronic submissions in pdf, doc, docx, rtf only.
ART / MEDIA SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES
- No limit on entries per applicant. For each entry you wish to submit, please fill out the submission form.
- Entries must be science fiction, horror or fantasy themed.
- Electronic submissions in mp3, wma, mpg, jpg,
- Original artwork must be presented at convention
- Please limit file sizes to 10 MB. If this is file size is too small, please include a link to the file in additional information
JUDGING AND NOTIFICATION
- Entries must be submitted by December 31, 2025. We will not accept late entries.
- A panel of judges made up of professional artists, writers and teachers chosen by the scholarship department will review each entry. The judges’ decisions are final.
- Plagiarized entries are subject to immediate disqualification (Don’t cheat!)
- AI assisted entire not eligible and will be disqualified.
- Winners will be notified, and an announcement be made at the convention. Winners must provide enrollment status.
Entries may also be saved and emailed to carla@mysticonva.com Attn: Scholarship Department or printed and mailed to:
MystiCon
Attn: Scholarship Department
3735 Franklin Rd.
Suite 123
Roanoke, VA 24014
*All entries must be accompanied by an entry form.