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Eric Dybsand Memorial AI Scholarship runs on an annual cycle.

Eric Dybsand Memorial AI Scholarship

Igda Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

The Eric Dybsand AI Scholarship began in 2007 to honor Eric Dybsand, a pillar of the game development community and a specialist in Artificial Intelligence.

Background: Eric Dybsand was well-known at GDC as one of the original "3 AI guys" alongside Steve Woodcock and Neil Kirby. He was instrumental in running the AI roundtables at GDC, a fixture that continues today.

Award Structure: Each year, one student with an interest in AI is chosen to receive the scholarship in Eric's honor.

Target Audience: Students with interest in Artificial Intelligence in game development

Geographic Scope: Not specified (appears to be open to GDC-affiliated applicants)

Funder: IGDA Foundation (DC, US) - a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

What Igda Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 2
Total given: $20K
Median grant: $10K

By dollars: New Jersey 50%, North Carolina 50%. Top recipient cities: Mt Royal, NJ; Raleigh, NC.

Example grants

International Game Developers' Association Inc · Mt Royal, NJ

Unlikely collaborators game jam support

$10K
Girls Make Games Scholarship Fund · Raleigh, NC

Unlikely collaborators game jam support

$10K