College Scholarships

Applications for the 2024 College Scholarship Program are now closed.

We will begin accepting applications for the 2025 College Scholarship Program in January 2025, so stay tuned!

If you’re a high school senior starting a formal degree in a game development or related field next fall, the GMGSF College Scholarship is for you.

The GMGSF scholarship aims to provide our recipients the support needed to pursue a games degree and open up future career pathways in the industry. To learn more about the program see the criteria and eligibility rules below.

Note: Only US based applicants are eligible for a GMGSF college scholarships at this time. Read the full list of eligibility criteria below.

All GMGSF Scholarships are awarded on a case by case basis to families and students that demonstrate financial need. Meet the 2024 Scholarship Recipients here!

College Scholarship overview

• Scholarship Grant Amount: $10,000; awarded as $2,500 per year upon successful completion of credits for 4 years

• Additional Benefits:

  • Industry Mentorship

  • Internship Placement Support

  • Career-readiness and Job Placement Support

• Grant Duration: Four years (Subject to Recipient’s Continued Eligibility). Year 5 renewal on a case by case basis.

• Continued Eligibility Requirements:

  Recipients must meet the following ongoing criteria to receive each subsequent installment: 

  • (renewal): Continued enrollment and progress in games degree/program

  • Continued participation in mentorship and career-readiness programs offered

  • Provide testimonial / review / feedback on request

Eligibility

To be eligible you must meet the following criteria:

• Based in US only

• Identify as a woman or non-binary person

• Graduating High School before Fall 2025

• Accepted to an undergraduate program at a community college, an accredited four year college or university for Fall 2025

• Interest in pursuing a degree in field related to video game development

• In need of financial assistance to attend college:

  • Complete your FAFSA application

  • Provide proof of acceptance into a US college