Illustrating Awesomeness Scholarship

Summary

This is a scholarship opportunity for young women of color who are actively working to change the world. The scholarship is awarded in winter to be put towards the recipient’s spring semester.

Amount

2 Awards of $750

Criteria

  • Applicants must be young women or gender non-conforming individuals of color who are currently enrolled or who will begin college/university in the spring semester. Current high school seniors with a semester of high school remaining will not be considered.
  • Applicants must attend college in the United States.
  • This scholarship is intended for undergraduate students.

About

Next Day Animations is a project of Simplicity Works, a design and communications company helping organizations make the world a better place.

Many youthful hands hold up a sign together that reads 'Illustrating Awesomeness Scholarship"; the art is digital and colorful, featuring NDA brand colors turquoise and deep red.

The scholarship is currently closed.

 

Thank you to our incredible applicants from 2025. Click here to read about our winners and honorable mentions.

The scholarship will open again for 2026 in the fall. Bookmark this page or follow our studio on social media to stay up to date!

Check out this video for our top 5 tips for a successful application!

Read the blog post announcing this year’s scholarship winners!