
2025-26 T-Shirt Design Contest Instructions & Specifications
Theme: Graphics is Lit!
Design entries must include the following:
– Prominently display Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation name and logo as part of your design.
– A message that relates to the theme: Graphics Is Lit!
– Bright and highly visible colors are great! Assume your design will be printed basic colors such as black or white, so utilize a full color design. PGSF reserves right to adjust any element of the design to ensure printability.
– Minimum – design to fill a 13” x 18: maximum area on the front or back area of a t-shirt. If you want to include a sleeve or other side, you are welcome to do so.
Submission Requirements:
– Create a high-resolution PDF: images 300dpi, 4/color process (CMYK)
– The winner of the contest must submit all files required for reproduction. Files become the property of PGSF.
– The department in which the student is enrolled will receive a plaque for display. If you have any questions, please email dianne.bullas@pgsf.org or call 503-572-6610.
DUE DATE: PDF entries are due by Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Judging will be in March/April, and the winner will be notified by April 30, 2026!
FINAL PDF Files should be named as follows:
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Firstname_lastname_schoolname_tshirt_2025_HighSchool
POST SECONDARY STUDENT: Firstname_lastname_schoolname_tshirt_2025_PostSecondary
The winner of the contest may be asked for native files required for reproduction. Files become the property of PGSF.
Submit PDF Entries HereCongrats!
2024-2025 T-Shirt Design Winners
High School T-Shirt Winner
Winner: Elizabeth Mills
School: Concord High School, NC
Theme: Print is Innovative – View Here
College T-Shirt Winner
Winner: Lindsey Mills
School: University of Southern Mississippi
Theme: Print is Sustainable – View Here
Order a t-shirt, stickers, mugs and more of these winning designs on our fundraising store! Every purchase is a direct donation to PGSF, thank you for your support!