PA Scholarship
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.
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2015
Alex Ripple
College
Berklee College of Music
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2014
Anthony Scott
College
Carnegie Mellon University
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2013
Alicia Cano
College
University of Central Florida
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2012
David Doyle
College
University of Tennessee
School of Journalism
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2011
Hunter Ian Hart
College
Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy (FIEA)
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2010
Jeffrey Lin
College
University of Washington
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2009
Kyla Gorman
College
University of Southern California
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2008
Diane Melville
College
Babson College
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2007
Mike Stein
College
University of Southern California
Interactive Media
Am I eligible for the scholarship?
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.
Can I apply for someone else or on behalf of someone else?
No. The application and letter must be completed by the intended recipient of the scholarship.
When will the winner be notified?
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.
What if I have a question that isn’t on this FAQ?