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WPU Esports and Gaming Administration Scholarship

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$1,000
1 winner$1,000
Awarded
Application Deadline
May 1, 2022
Winners Announced
Jun 1, 2022
Education Level
Any
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The global esports industry is estimated to grow at a rate of 400% in the next seven years to $4.28 billion by 2027, according to Data Bridge Market Research. The world's 2.7 billion gamers are expected to spend nearly $160 billion on games in 2020 and projections surpass $200 billion by 2027. 

With such tremendous growth, the demand for professionals with education and experience in esports is pivotal. 

With a top-ranked game design program, William Peace University has now launched an esports and gaming administration major for students interested in the field. 

It’s the era of gaming, sports, and entertainment all rolled into one—yes, esports has exploded into one of the hottest and most lucrative industries. Content creators, streamers, and gamers across all platforms are benefiting from this emerging industry. 

The WPU Esports and Gaming Administration Scholarship will be given to one student who is passionate about gaming and ready to turn their hobby into a lucrative profession. All students interested in attending William Peace University are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Selection Criteria:
Esports, Gaming Administration, Ambition
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Published July 20, 2021
$1,000
1 winner$1,000
Awarded
Application Deadline
May 1, 2022
Winners Announced
Jun 1, 2022
Education Level
Any
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Winners and Finalists

June 2022

Winners
Jonathan Baruch
William Peace University
Four Oaks, NC
Finalists
Jared Bathurst
Apalachee High School
Winder, GA
Lester Threatt
North Carolina Cyber Academy
Concord, NC

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