I've heard that some colleges in Missouri might offer scholarships for playing League of Legends. As a serious gamer, I'm really interested in this. What schools offer these scholarships and what are the requirements?
Just like traditional sports, eSports scholarships have started to be a serious focus for some colleges. In fact, there are colleges in Missouri that offer scholarships for League of Legends players.
Maryville University in St. Louis does offer scholarships for eSports, incluidng League of Legends. They support one of the most competitive collegiate eSports organizations, which has earned them several titles, including a National Championship from the Collegiate Star League for League of Legends. In terms of requirements, it's not merely about talent in the game, but also about your ability to balance academics and extracurricular activities, showing good sportsmanship and maintaining a sense of teamwork.
Columbia College also provides eSports scholarships, having a dedicated eSports program. The “eSports Gaming Scholarship” is a talent-based award, distributing an official scholarship to players on the team which covers up to half off your tuition, room and board.
Both these colleges usually require you to tryout for the team in pursuit of these scholarships, similar to traditional sports teams. You would also need to maintain certain academic standards to continue being eligible for the award.
In terms of pursuing these scholarships, I would suggest reaching out directly to the eSports coaches at these schools, they'll likely be able to provide you with the most current and detailed information about team tryouts and scholarship opportunities. Moreover, you can research more about each school's eSports program and the specific games they focus on. It can be a good way to get an understanding about the collegiate eSports environment and the specific games in demand at different institutions. In your case, ensuring that a college supports competitive League of Legends play will be crucial!
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