ESA Foundation Scholarship

ESA Foundation ScholarshipThe Entertainment Software Association’s ESA Foundation Scholarship Program

The Entertainment Software Association Foundation established a scholarship program to assist women and minority students who are pursuing degrees leading to careers in Computer & Video Game Arts. In 2009 they extended this opportunity to graduating High School Seniors and doubled the number of awards granted from 15 to 30 (15 to graduating High School Seniors and 15 to current undergraduates).

http://www.esafoundation.org/scholarship.asp or http://www.esafoundation.org/ (“Scholarship Program” link)

Contact Info: 317 Madison Avenue, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10017; phone: 917.522.3250

Deadline: May 15

Award Amount: $3,000 (30 Awarded)

Eligibility: Women or minority students pursuing a degree leading to a career in computer and video game arts (High School Seniors and Undergraduates can apply; High School Seniors must already be accepted into a program). Must be a US citizen. Must maintain a 2.75 GPA. Must be enrolling or enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at a 4-year college or university in the US.

Requirements: Online Application. Other documents may be required so be sure to visit their application page, check their status on Facebook, or send them a tweet.

Application Link: http://www.esafoundation.org/scholarship.asp or https://aim.applyists.net/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2fesaf