Roehampton University Offers £2,000 Esports Scholarships to 100-Plus Students
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Aug 23
Roehampton University Offers £2,000 Esports Scholarships to 100-Plus Students
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Aug 23
Summary
More than 100 Roehampton students have received esports scholarships worth £2,000 each, with awards open to undergraduates and postgraduates who can pair gaming performance with academic progress.
The university raised the award from £1,500 after its teams' results and popularity improved, and scholars are expected to play in weekly tournaments and represent Roehampton at in-person events.
Roehampton sets minimum rankings in major games, but it can also consider applicants near the threshold if they bring other strengths such as large Twitch followings.
Average graduate debt in England tops £47,500, and student finance advisers say scholarships often go unclaimed because many students do not realize they are eligible.