Scholarships
Applicants must be:
- Women or minority students,
- Pursuing degrees leading to careers in computer and video game arts (high school seniors must already be accepted into a program),
- Enrolling or enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States,
- Maintaining a grade point average of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent), and
- US citizens.
Offers a variety of scholarship programs...including a $10,000 League of Legends scholarship.
In an effort to promote game animation and design as a career path for young people, the Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship is granted annually for $1,000 to high school gamers who intend to enroll full-time in an accredited post-secondary institution with a major in 3D graphics, computer animation, digital art, graphic design, electronic media, game design, game development, interactive design, or another animation-related field. Applicants must have a demonstrated record for academic success, have a passion for gaming, and submit a 1,000-word essay discussing specific skills in animation.
The NYU Game Center has partnered with the Evo tournament to create an annual scholarship to study game design at New York University. The Evo Scholarship is open to anyone who is passionate about fighting games and eSports.
Female gamers are under-represented in the field, so Southern Methodist University – Guildhall (SMU) launched a scholarship program benefiting women enrolled in game design programs. Provides educational funding for technology-oriented female college students. Applicants demonstrate a talent for game design, and increase their chances of winning by submitting essays articulating the contributions they hope to make to the gaming industry. Scholarships are valued up to the total outstanding tuition balance owed, after other financial aid has been applied.
The scholarships are awarded to the most promising students studying anything related to game development. Scholars still receive an all-access pass, just like they always have, but now it also includes a lot more - mentorship from members of industry, opportunities to visit local studios or even meeting with senior figures in the industry.
This scholarship has been established to support students who are pursuing careers specializing in the development of interactive entertainment. Possible career paths for Randy Pausch applicants include (but are not limited to) art, animation, programming, engineering, game direction, game design, sound design, and music composition.
This scholarship has been established to support students who are pursuing careers specializing in the business of interactive entertainment. Possible career paths for Mark Beaumont applicants include (but are not limited to) executive leadership, law, marketing, public relations, and business development.
This scholarship seeks to support the inclusion of more women in the interactive entertainment industry. It is available for women students pursuing game development or the business of interactive entertainment. All WomenIn Scholarship recipients will be eligible for the fund’s esteemed mentoring program.