Gay Gaming Professionals Scholarship (ESA Foundation Partnership)

Q: How much funding does Gay Gaming Professionals Scholarship (ESA Foundation Partnership) provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

Q: When is the deadline for Gay Gaming Professionals Scholarship (ESA Foundation Partnership)?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

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Funding Amount

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Gay Gaming Professionals Scholarship

Funder: ESA Foundation in partnership with Gay Gaming Professionals

Program Status: Active (debuted prior to 2020)

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Areas:

Video game arts and design

LGBTQ+ community service

Career pathways in the video game industry

Target Audience:

LGBTQ+ college students

Students pursuing video game-related degrees

Students at accredited four-year institutions in the United States

Students demonstrating commitment to service work in LGBTQ+ communities

Program Overview:
This scholarship is co-awarded by the ESA Foundation and Gay Gaming Professionals. It recognizes and supports students who show a commitment to service work in LGBTQ+ communities while pursuing degrees in the video game industry.

Eligibility:

Can be combined with the Computer and Video Game Arts Scholarship application

Students applying for the Computer and Video Game Arts Scholarship can opt-in for this additional scholarship

Must demonstrate meaningful commitment to LGBTQ+ community service and advocacy

Notable Past Recipients:
Steven Harmon, a game modeling-and-design major at the University of Southern California, was an inaugural winner of the Gay Gaming Professionals scholarship. His PC video game "Awkward Dimensions Redux" has been played more than 300,000 times and earned an honorable mention at the Independent Games Festival in 2017.

Benefits:

Financial scholarship support

Networking opportunities with LGBTQ+ professionals in gaming

Industry mentorship and guidance

Invitations to educational sessions and major events

Contact: ESA Foundation - For contact information and FAQs, visit ESA Foundation website

How to Apply

Application Process

Application Deadline: Typically March 2 annually at 11:59 PM PST (specific dates vary by year)

Timeline:

Application period opens in January

Deadline: March 2 (check website for current year)

Applicants notified of selection results: Mid-June

Funds disbursed: August

How to Apply:
1. Apply through the Computer and Video Game Arts Scholarship application
2. Opt-in for the Gay Gaming Professionals scholarship during the application process
3. Submit all required materials before the deadline

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be pursuing a degree in a video game-related field

Must identify as LGBTQ+ or demonstrate significant commitment to LGBTQ+ community service

Must be enrolled at an accredited four-year institution in the United States

Must be a full-time student

Required Materials:

Academic records

Personal essay describing your commitment to LGBTQ+ community service and your passion for video games

Letters of recommendation from academic and/or community service references

Evidence of LGBTQ+ community involvement or advocacy

Demonstrated commitment to pursuing a video game-related career

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