Opportunities for esports scholarships at 200 colleges

I'm really into esports and considering joining a college team. I've read that about 200 colleges offer scholarships for esports players. How can I find more information about schools and available scholarships?

Hi there! One approach would be to start with the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE). This is a membership-driven organization representing schools in the collegiate level esports space. This means they can give you a sense of what schools are offering programs, their competition schedule, and elements of their scholarship structure.

For specifics about individual schools in NACE, you usually need to go to their respective esports or athletics websites. From there, you could learn more about the esports team, their games, and how they award scholarships. If it's not clearly laid out, don't hesitate to reach out to the athletics department or the esports coach for information! They might have insight into the typical profile of a scholarship awardee and advice on showing you're a strong candidate.

Another option is to use Appily (formerly Cappex) and filter your search for schools that offer esports scholarships. This could give a broader sense of the full spectrum of schools that offer scholarships, not just those within NACE.

In terms of securing a scholarship, skill in your chosen game(s) is, of course, a major part, but often schools are also looking for players who demonstrate sportsmanship, teamwork, and a good academic record. After all, you'll be representing the school in intercollegiate competition so having a positive image helps. Having an online presence, such as streaming on Twitch, could also be a way to show off your abilities and personal brand to scouts and coaches.

Good luck as you explore your options! Competitive esports is an exciting field, and the growth of scholarship opportunities at the college level is a great development for players like you.