Application Deadline: 10 October 2025, 6:00PM (KST)
LOCATION: South Korea
The Nami Concours is held every 2 years by Nami Island, South Korea. The winners will be announced on the Nami Concours official website in January 2026
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to all picture book illustrators in the world
Theme: No restriction
Entry Requirements: Illustrations for a picture book A set of illustrations should comprise one story 5 illustrations per entry Data size: No bigger than 20MB in total (RGB format, jpg/jpeg file) Entry fee: Free of charge
Entry Method Upload digital images on the Nami Concours official website after the completion of online application form
Grand Prix 1 (Plaque and USD 10,000) Golden Island 2 (Plaque and USD 5,000) Green Island 5 (Plaque and USD 2,000) Purple Island 10 (Certificate and plaque)
Illustrations of the shortlisted candidates will be exhibited during the 2026 Nami Island International Children’s Book Festival and included in the catalogue
This is a government-invited scholarship degree program aimed at fostering global talent and establishing international networks by inviting outstanding students from around the world. The Korean government provides international students with opportunities to study and offers various scholarship programs.
ELIGIBILITY:
Nationality: Applicant and both parents must hold non-Korean citizenship
Age: Under 25 years old as of applicable year
Education: Associate Degree—High school graduate, Bachelor’s Degree—High school or associate degree graduate
Academic Performance: Cumulative GPA of 80% or higher in the most recent educational program
Approximately 500 undergraduates (including associate degrees)
Specialization (UIC): Science and engineering departments focused on customized curriculum and field experience through industry-university collaboration. Available only for associate and bachelor’s degree programs
BENEFIT:
Airfare, language training costs, tuition, and study allowances
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