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Esports Scholarship

UNC Tar Heel Esports Scholarship

University of North Carolina

$4,000 – $12,000North Carolina
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UNC Tar Heel Esports Scholarship

$4,000 – $12,000
University of North Carolina— North Carolina

About This Scholarship

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Tar Heel Esports Scholarship supports competitive student gamers who represent the university in regional and national esports competitions. UNC's program is one of the ACC's flagship esports initiatives, competing in NACE Starleague, ACC Esports, and other major circuits. Recipients benefit from UNC's world-class academic environment and the growing Research Triangle gaming ecosystem.

Eligibility

Available to all UNC Chapel Hill students. North Carolina residents and out-of-state students eligible. May be combined with need-based financial aid where applicable.

2.8+ GPA
Minimum required
League of Legends, Valorant, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, CS2
Game focus

Requirements

Enrollment at UNC Chapel Hill
Placement on a varsity esports roster
Minimum 2.75 GPA
Full-time enrollment
Community engagement requirements through Carolina Esports outreach programs Note for administrators: Application URL has not been verified. Please confirm the URL is live before publishing.