Gaming scholarships are for high school and college video gamers or studying interactive gaming for the video game industry. There are hundreds of awards to win. Apply now!

Application Deadline

April 20, 2023

Award Amount

$2500

Awards Available

40

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Email Address

scholarshipcoordinator@worldstudio.org, scholarshipcoordinator@worldstudio.org

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Kiran Max Weber, Sch

About the Scholarship

This scholarship is available to current and upcoming college students with a grade point average of 2.0 or higher who are pursuing a degree in the fine or commercial arts, design or architecture. Basic scholarships are awarded in the amounts of $2,000–$3,000. An amount up to $5,000 may be given at the jury’s discretion. Application requirements for the Worldstudio AIGA Scholarship are:EssayRe...

Application Deadline

May 31, 2023

Award Amount

$2500

Awards Available

2

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debby@interactive.org

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Debby Chen, Academy

About the Scholarship

This scholarship is available for currently enrolled U.S. and international undergraduate and graduate students who have an intention to enter the game industry in some capacity. The student must have a grade point average of 3.3 or higher. Click here to learn more and apply today! Application requirements for the Dr. Randy Pausch Scholarship are:Recommendation letters (2) Application form Persona...

Application Deadline

May 31, 2023

Award Amount

$2500

Awards Available

2

Website

Link

Email Address

debby@interactive.org

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Debby Chen, Academy

About the Scholarship

U.S. undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in any major with a grade point average of 3.3 or higher are eligible for this award. Students must have the intention to enter the game industry as a developer of interactive entertainment. Click here to learn more and apply today! Application requirements for the Mark Beaumont Scholarship are:Recommendation letters (2) Application form Personal s...

Application Deadline

May 31, 2023

Award Amount

$2500

Awards Available

10

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Link

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WomenIn Scholarship,

About the Scholarship

The WomenIn Scholarship is available for female college students starting their second year of study in game development or the business of interactive entertainment. To be eligible, students must have a 3.3 GPA or higher and must be pursuing studies within the video game industry. Click here to learn more and apply today! Application requirements for the WomenIn Scholarship are:Recommendation let...

Application Deadline

October 19, 2023

Award Amount

$1500

Awards Available

3

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Link

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Women in Animation (

About the Scholarship

The Women in Animation (WIA) Animation Scholarship is open to sophomore to senior women (or those identifying as female) who are full time students at an accredited institute of learning and are majoring in animation. Applicants pursuing many interests including visual development, animation and storyboarding are encouraged to apply. Application requirements for the Women in Animation (WIA) Animat...

Application Deadline

May 10, 2023

Award Amount

$1000

Awards Available

1

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Link

Email Address

pr@streamgeeks.us

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Paul Richards, CSO

About the Scholarship

The Streamgeeks ESports Scholarship is available for students who are currently enrolled in a U.S.-based college or university with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. To apply, students must submit an essay on their experiences with esports and video streaming. The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $1,000. Application requirements for the Streamgeeks ESports Scholarship are:Essay...

Application Deadline

April 15, 2023

Award Amount

$5000

Awards Available

1

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Certain Affinity Nel

About the Scholarship

Certain Affinity is an independent game developer headquartered in Austin, TX. Together with SMU Guildhall they offer the Certain Affinity Nels Memorial Scholarship beginning in 2019 to commemorate the life and work of Nels Nelson and continue his legacy of excellence, generosity, and leadership by supporting talented future game developers. Application requirements for the Certain Affinity Nels M...

Application Deadline

April 15, 2023

Award Amount

$5000

Awards Available

10

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Link

Email Address

financialaid@becker.edu, financialaid@becker.edu

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Michelle Couture, Fi

About the Scholarship

Becker College, Team Genji and Helix eSports have launched the nation’s first path-to-pro Apex Legends esports scholarship program. Top performing gamers who newly apply, and are admitted, to Becker College will then be eligible to receive a one-time $5,000 scholarship to the school. Application requirements for the Path to Pro Apex Legends Scholarship are:No application requirements for this sc...

Application Deadline

October 01, 2023

Award Amount

$1000

Awards Available

1

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nicole@trapologyboston.com

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Nicole Loeb, Co Fou

About the Scholarship

The Trapology Aspiring Gaming Scholarship is open to U.S. high school seniors and U.S. undergraduates with a 3.0 average GPA. Applicants must be applying to or currently completing a study related to game design at a recognized university or post-secondary school within the U.S. Application requirements for the Trapology Gaming Scholarship are:Recommendation letter Essay...

Application Deadline

January 01, 2023

Award Amount

$2500

Awards Available

1

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Link

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UCI Pokimane Scholar

About the Scholarship

UCI Esports has received a $50,000 endowment to fund an annual scholarship for students involved in gaming and esports. The endowment, which will sit for perpetuity in an investment account and accrue 4-5% annually, ensures one qualified student per year an award-$2,000 and $2,500. Application requirements for the UCI Pokimane Scholarship are:No application requirements for this scholarship...