Each year we recognize one student shown to have the most potential to positively impact the game industry via a $10,000 academic scholarship. Thousands of applicants apply, but only the following have made it through.
Applications are closed for 2015, check back later.
Berklee College of Music
Carnegie Mellon University
University of Central Florida
University of Tennessee
School of Journalism
Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy (FIEA)
University of Washington
University of Southern California
Babson College
University of Southern California
Interactive Media
As long as you meet the following criteria, yes!
Must be a full-time student attending an accredited college or university in the United States during the 2014-2015 academic school year (you must be currently enrolled in a program to be eligible; high school seniors are not eligible).
Must have the intention to enter the game industry in some capacity.
Major: Any field.
GPA: 3.3 minimum on a 4.0 scale.
No. The application and letter must be completed by the intended recipient of the scholarship.
A congratulatory letter will be sent in September of that year. The award is contingent upon your written acceptance, to be returned within three weeks of the date of the letter.
Feel free to send an email to scholarship@penny-arcade.com
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