Ohio State Buckeye Esports Merit Award

Ohio State University

$4,000 – $12,000Ohio

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Ohio State Buckeye Esports Merit Award

$4,000 – $12,000

Ohio State University— Ohio

About This Scholarship

The Ohio State Buckeye Esports Merit Award recognizes top competitive gamers who contribute to the prestigious Buckeye esports program. Ohio State has invested heavily in esports infrastructure and scholarship funding, competing across League of Legends, Valorant, Overwatch 2, and more in Big Ten and national circuits. Recipients gain access to elite coaching, analytics tools, and professional networking in Columbus's growing tech scene.

Eligibility

Open to all Ohio State University students and incoming freshmen. Both in-state and out-of-state students are eligible. Award is renewable annually based on academic and competitive performance.

3.0+ GPA

Minimum required

League of Legends, Valorant, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, CS2

Game focus

Requirements

Enrollment at Ohio State University

Roster selection through competitive tryout process

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Full-time student status

Active participation in team practices and competitions Note for administrators: Application URL has not been verified. Please confirm the URL is live before publishing.

Eligible Games