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Video Game Scholarships Being Offered by AIAS

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) is now offering scholarship for individuals interested in both undergraduate and graduate programs in the gaming industry. The scholarship also offers a spot in the DICE Summit.

Below are the two scholarships being offered by AIAS:

Video Game Scholarships Being Offered by AIAS

RANDY PAUSCH SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The Randy Pausch Scholarship was established by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences in 2008 to honor the memory of Computer Science Professor and Co-Founder of the Entertainment Technology Center at Carnegie Mellon University, Dr. Randy Pausch.

This scholarship has been established to support students who are pursuing careers specializing in the development of interactive entertainment.  Possible career paths for Randy Pausch applicants include (but are not limited to) art, animation, programming, engineering, game direction, game design, sound design, and music composition.

Scholarship submissions for the 2014-2015 academic year are now open. Click here to download the Randy Pausch Scholarship application form.

Video Game Scholarships Being Offered by AIAS

MARK BEAUMONT SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The Mark Beaumont Scholarship was established by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences in 2010 to honor the memory of COO of Capcom North America and Europe, Mark Beaumont.

This scholarship has been established to support students who are pursuing careers specializing in the business of interactive entertainment.  Possible career paths for Mark Beaumont applicants include (but are not limited to) executive leadership, law, marketing, public relations, and business development.

Scholarship submissions for the 2014-2015 academic year are now open. Click here to download the Mark Beaumont Scholarship application form.

Let us know if you’ll be applying to either of the two scholarships or pass this post along to someone that you know could benefit from it.

Source: AIAS

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