🎨 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS: The Conundrum Press 2026 MiniComic Bursary for Black and Indigenous Creators
🎨 The 2026 Conundrum Press MiniComic Bursary for Black and Indigenous Creators is now open for submissions!
📚 This annual bursary, which aims to support these under-represented voices in Canada’s comics industry, provides a $1000 to a Black or Indigenous person living in Canada for the creation and production of a mini-comic. This bursary is limited to developing and emerging creators but all ages and genders are welcome.
🔥 Check out our Q&A with 2025’s bursary winner, Lynn Oyinloye here.
🌈 This year’s jurists include Kiona Callihoo Ligtvoet, Maya McKibbin, and last year’s bursary winner Lynn Oyinloye! We are very grateful for their time and energies that contribute to this bursary.
✨ How to Apply: To apply for the 2026 bursary, send 3-5 pages from the proposed project to andy@conundrumpress.com
🎯 Deadline: December 31, 2025