Ahh.. I'm sorry Batto, but this is technically a request and request threads aren't allowed here. D: Which sucks because I know what it's like to be pressured by school and reaching out for help. Unfortunately, rules are rules.
While I don't condone claiming copyright material as your own (because that's stealing :x) if you're using it exclusively for a project, I'd recommend adjusting the lighting/contrast to see if it can't be erased to an extent. The next best thing you can do is find the artist, and ask if you may use it for school. After that, well, either find an artist willing to draw you a new one or take on the task yourself. :(
I really feel for you. I'm going to lock this thread but I sincerely hope you're able to find a way around this. Best of luck to you.