Esports Scholarships

Out-of-state varsity esports recruits at Ball State University may receive a scholarship renewable for up to four years. Eligible applicants must not reside in Indiana, be admitted full time to an undergraduate program, have competitive experience in varsity-level esports titles, complete at least three tryout practices with a current team, and have no recent competitive bans or fines. The award is $12,500. Students in the program also study esports history, video production, streaming, and live event broadcasting.

Incoming full-time Mount St. Joseph University freshmen who participate in Esports practices, team workouts, and competitive events may receive the Esports Scholarship. Students who participate in other NCAA Division III varsity sports are not eligible. The award is $8,000 per year. It does not require a separate application and is awarded on a rolling basis, typically beginning in November for the upcoming academic year.

Incoming Hawaii Pacific University undergraduate students joining the HPU Esports team may apply for esports scholarships. Awards range from $1,000 to $6,000 per year. The number of recipients varies. Applicants must submit both a complete university admissions application and the esports scholarship application; deadlines align with semester start terms. HPU was the first college in Hawaii to offer competitive esports scholarships and supports teams competing in collegiate and local tournaments.

Students admitted to Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas, in any major may apply for renewable esports activity grants as a participant or competitor on the college esports team. Grants provide up to $5,000 per year. Recipients must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA and follow the esports sportsman-like conduct agreement. The grant is open to students in any academic program, not only video game majors. Contact the esports program for current application timing and award details.

Incoming undergraduate students interested in competing on the Widener University varsity esports team may apply for an esports scholarship. Awards are up to $5,000 per year and may be renewed if criteria are met. Applicants must complete a short interview with the team's coach as part of the scholarship application process.

Current and incoming University of Delaware students interested in joining Blue Hen Esports varsity teams may apply for partial, renewable esports scholarships. Awards vary based on game experience, highest in-game rank, team needs, and competitive accolades. Eligible games include Hearthstone, League of Legends, Overwatch, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Valorant. Applicants submit a scholarship application with game highlights, rankings, and statistics, and attend tryouts as directed by the esports staff. Recipients must maintain good standing with the team to renew.

Prospective or incoming first-year University of Akron students of any major who qualify for varsity esports teams may earn scholarship support as team members. Teams include Rocket League, Smash Bros, Overwatch 2, Valorant, and others. Awards range from $1,000 to $2,500. Varsity players must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Apply through the varsity team recruitment form on the esports program page. Paid travel to LAN events and access to training facilities are included as program benefits.

Incoming freshmen and transfer students at Maryville University who pass esports tryouts for competitive varsity rosters may receive a club participation scholarship of up to $2,000 per year. Maryville's esports club fields teams in titles such as League of Legends and Overwatch. Players on competitive rosters receive coaching from staff with professional league experience. May 1 is the priority date for incoming freshmen. Contact the esports program for tryout schedules and scholarship details. There is no separate scholarship application beyond making the roster through tryouts.

Incoming freshmen and transfer students recruited to Ohio Northern University varsity esports teams in League of Legends, Valorant, Overwatch, Rocket League, or Marvel Rivals may receive partial scholarships of up to $2,000, stacking on academic merit awards. Award amounts vary by roster placement. Submit a player profile or contact the esports coach to begin the recruitment process. No separate scholarship application beyond team recruitment.

Active members of Trine University's varsity esports program may receive this activity award while enrolled full time as an undergraduate student in good standing at Trine University. The award provides $1,000 annually and is stackable with merit-based aid. It renews each year provided the student remains an active esports athlete and has not transitioned to a graduate program. Students must apply before their first day at Trine. Contact the Office of Admission for current award terms and eligibility. Additional student-worker opportunities exist within the esports program and arena.