College Scholarships

Applications for the 2024 College Scholarship Program are open through May 31st!

We’re now accepting applications for the 2024 College Scholarship Program! If you’re a high school senior starting a formal degree in a game development or related field this fall, the GMGSF College Scholarship is for you!

This year’s college scholarships are sponsored by Sony Interactive Entertainment, Take 2 and Humble Bundle.

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 2023 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 2024

• Accepted to an undergraduate program at an accredited four year college or university for Fall 2024

• 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