New Perspectives Grant Program Set for MagicCon: Atlanta
Header art: "New Perspectives" by Darek Zabrocki
There's a path to MagicCon: Atlanta open for those who qualify.
Once again, the MagicCon New Perspectives Grant Program is open for applications to an upcoming MagicCon. MagicCon: Atlanta, to be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta, is slated for Sept. 26-28.
If one of the 10 to be selected, the applicant receives:
- One (1) Black Lotus VIP Package, including a three-day badge to MagicCon: Atlanta
- $2,000 stipend for travel, accommodations, and expenses related to MagicCon: Atlanta attendance
Application submissions will be accepted from today, April 3, through 8:00 a.m. PST on Friday, April 17.
According to the Magic: The Gathering website, applications are anonymized and will be evaluated on quality, originality, and contributions that make the Magic: The Gathering community more inclusive or accessible.
10 select applicants will be notified via email of their application status no later than 11:59 p.m. PT on May 8.
Selected applicants must confirm acceptance of their New Perspectives Grant via email response by 11:59 p.m. PT on May 15, or the grant may be given to another applicant.
Applicants who represent marginalized communities based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and/or veteran or military enrollment status are "strongly encouraged" to apply. This information will not be shared with the team evaluating the application. Applicants globally are invited to participate, not just those located in the United States.
For more information about the MagicCon: Atlanta New Perspectives Grant Program, visit the program's website.
