ALT The New Perspectives Grant Program is a program that aims to support the inclusion of Magic enthusiasts who belong to historically underrepresented groups by providing assistance to attend MagicCon events. 10 selected applicants will each receive 1 Black Lotus VIP Package, including a 3-day badge to MagicCon Tokyo $2000 stipend for travel, accommodations, and expenses related to MagicCon Tokyo attendance Application submissions will be accepted from Nov 3- Nov 17 8am PT. Applications are anonymized and will be evaluated on quality, originality, and contributions that make the Magic: The Gathering community more inclusive or accessible. 10 selected applicants will be notified via email of their application status no later than 11:59 pm PT, Dec 8, 2026. Selected applicants must confirm acceptance of their New Perspectives Grant via email response by 11:59pm PT Dec 8, 2026, or the grant may be given to another applicant. We particularly encourage applications from those marginalized based
ALT All applicants who submit to this form must have a valid Wizards Account and agree to the WotC General Terms and MagicCon Terms of Service. Applicants must be at least 18 years old on the date of their submitted application. Hasbro, WotC, and all subsidiary/affiliate employees, as well as their immediate family members, are not eligible for this program. As with previous MagicCon events, applicants from all over the world are eligible for this program. New Perspectives Grant Recipients are expected to attend MagicCon Tokyo, participate in select recommended events, and complete a post-event survey. WotC is a for-profit company. Recipients are responsible for any applicable taxes and may need to report the grant to their local tax authority. New Perspectives Grant Recipients are responsible for booking their own travel arrangements (flights, ground transportation, housing accommodations, etc.) to MagicCon: Tokyo and are responsible for meeting any necessary entry requirements for Japan.
ALT New Perspectives Grants are not transferable and must be used in the year in which they are awarded. Grant Recipients may be required to execute and return a Declaration of Eligibility. If a potential Grant Recipient does not return all required documentation within the time stated, or if a Grant notification or Grant is returned as undeliverable, or such potential Grant Recipient is not in compliance with these eligibility requirements or applicable Terms and Conditions, the Grant will be forfeited. Wizards of the Coast shall not be liable to the Grant Recipient(s) or any other person for failure to supply a Grant or any part thereof for events beyond its reasonable control. All New Perspectives Grant Recipients are subject to eligibility verification before application status finalization. Wizards of the Coast reserves the right to withdraw grants in the event an applicant is deemed ineligible in Wizards of the Coast's sole and absolute discretion. Grants are void where
ALT Image description: A packed, sparkling starfield captured by our Hubble telescope — with strange new worlds potentially awaiting. Credit: ESA/Hubble and NASA, R. Cohen
