MiniComic Bursary for Black and Indigenous Creators
Conundrum Press
Deadline: December 31, 2025
The 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.
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 5 pages from the proposed project to andy@conundrumpress.com.
