WPU Esports and Gaming Administration Scholarship
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.
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The application deadline is May 1, 2022. Winners will be announced on Jun 1, 2022.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jun 1, 2022. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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