t-shirt contest

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 on 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.

– Be sure to also consider design size and placement when creating your design. Finished print size can range from 9-13 wide and 13-18in long. 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)

– Prominently display Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation name and logo as part of your design

– The winner of the contest must submit all files required for reproduction. Files become the property of PGSF. 

– Use of AI: Students are highly encouraged to generate original concepts, artwork and editing using the digital and analog tools available to them. We appreciate the use of AI as a resource in the creative process but expect submissions to be created by individuals tapping into their own library of skills.

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.

If you have any questions, please email dianne.bullas@pgsf.org or call 503-572-6610.

Submit PDF Entries Here

Congrats!

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!