FAQs

1) Q: Who can apply for the Mei Yu Cartoon Art Scholarship?

A: Any student from ages 8-12 and 13-17 who is a Canadian or US citizen or landed immigrant, and who lives and studies in Canada or The United States.

2) Q: How are the age groups determined?

A: If you're 12 before or on April 22, you're in the Children's Category (8-12). If you're 13 before or on April 22, you're in the Teen's Category (13-17). If you turn 8 after April 22, you cannot apply, as you're still 7 when the contest closes. Also, if your 18th birthday is on or before April 22, you can't apply. However, if your 18th birthday is after April 22, you can apply, as you're still 17 before the contest deadline.

3) Q: How do I apply for this scholarship?

A: Choose the appropriate category, read and sign the regulations page, complete the application form, and prepare ten (10) artwork of your original design. Give all of this to your teacher in an envelope and ask your teacher to mail it to us. We will not accept your entry unless it is submitted by your teacher.

4) Q: Can a student submit more art pieces than the requested number?

A: Students should only submit ten (10) pieces of artwork.

5) Q: What does each winning student recieve?

A: Each winning student from the Children's Category and the Teen's Category will recieve $500 Cdn.

6) Q: When are winning students notified?

A: The winners will be notified by email in June.

7) Q: Can I submit my actual paintings, sculpture, etc?

A: Students should not submit their actual artwork. Please make photocopies, print outs or photographs of your artwork for submission on letter-size paper. All material will not be returned. Actual paintings, drawings, sculpture, etc. will not be accepted!

8) Q: Can I email photographs of my artwork to you and ask if they are good enough to submit for this scholarship?

A: To be fair to all participants, please do not email any photographs or scans of your artwork for this purpose! It's best to ask your teacher/parent/guardian for their opinion and critique.

9) Q: I'd like to enter this scholarship competition but I'm not in the age groups. Can I still enter?

A: Sorry, only students from the two age groups can enter the contest.

10) Q: I have a few art pieces that I've done with a friend. Can I submit those?

A: Applicants should only submit artwork that they've done ENTIRELY by themselves.

11) Q: I have a lot of good art pieces of my favourite cartoon characters that I've done. Can I submit those?

A: Only ORIGINAL artwork will be accepted. Drawings / paintings of established characters, such as those from a movie, cartoon, comic book, tv show, book, poster, etc, will not be accepted. The focus here is originality. Try inventing your own character / cartoon designs! We want to see your creativity.

12) Q: How is the artwork going to be judged?

A: Applicants' artwork will be judged based on originality, drawing ability, creativity and imagination.

13) Q: Can I email my application form and my artwork to you instead of mailing it to you?

A: Due to the large amount of incoming email, all applicants should have their teachers mail their application forms and their artwork in an envelope with their name and return addresses clearly labeled before the deadline. We do not accept emailed entries.

14) Q: Where do I mail my submission package to?

A: All applicants should mail their application form, the rules and regulations form and their ten art pieces in an envelope to this mailing address:

The Mei Yu Cartoon Art Scholarship
2844 Bainbridge Ave. #84033
Burnaby, B.C. Canada
V5A 4T9

*** Please print your return address clearly on your envelope! PLEASE MAIL YOUR PACKAGE! Do not drop it off in person.

15) Q: When is the submission deadline for the class of 2009?

A: The deadline for the Mei Yu Cartoon Art Scholarship is April 22nd, 2009 at 5 p.m. (PT)

16) When will winners be announced?

A: Winners will be announced in June.