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Esports Scholarships

Find funding for your collegiate esports career. Browse merit-based and need-based opportunities filtered by game, amount, and more.

Game: CS2

7 scholarships found

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Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket Esports Grant

$6,000 – $20,000

Georgia Tech's Yellow Jacket Esports Grant combines merit-based funding with academic achievement recognition. As one of the nation's top engineering schools, GT attracts technically skilled gamers who excel both in competition and in analytics-driven coaching environments. Recipients compete in NACE and collegiate circuits while gaining access to GT's unmatched tech industry network in Atlanta.

Georgia TechRenewableDue Jan 15, 2027
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Michigan State Spartan Esports Excellence Award

$5,000 – $16,000

Michigan State University's Spartan Esports Excellence Award is among the Big Ten's most generous scholarship packages for competitive gamers. MSU's program has built a reputation for excellence across multiple titles, offering recipients access to state-of-the-art facilities, professional coaching, analytics training, and direct connections to Michigan's growing gaming and tech industry.

Michigan State UniversityRenewableDue Feb 1, 2027
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UCI Esports Varsity Scholarship

$5,000 – $15,000

The UCI Esports Varsity Scholarship is awarded to student-athletes recruited to compete on UCI's nationally recognized varsity esports teams. UC Irvine pioneered varsity esports at the UC system and continues to offer one of the most competitive scholarship packages in collegiate gaming. Recipients compete in NACE Starleague, Big West Esports, and other national circuits.

University of California, IrvineRenewableDue Mar 1, 2027
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Ohio State Buckeye Esports Merit Award

$4,000 – $12,000

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.

Ohio State UniversityRenewableDue Jan 31, 2027
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UT Austin Longhorn Esports Competitive Award

$5,000 – $18,000

The University of Texas at Austin's Longhorn Esports program provides merit-based competitive awards to students who represent UT in NACE, Big 12 Esports, and other national competitions. As a flagship public research university, UT Austin combines academic excellence with a well-funded esports program, leveraging Austin's position as a major tech and gaming hub to offer students unique industry opportunities.

University of Texas at AustinRenewableDue Mar 31, 2027
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University of Washington Husky Esports Award

$5,000 – $18,000

The University of Washington Husky Esports Award is among the Pacific Northwest's most prestigious esports scholarship offerings. UW's Seattle location provides unparalleled access to the esports industry — home to major game publishers, esports organizations, and leading tech companies. Recipients compete in national circuits and benefit from UW's deep industry connections and career development programming.

University of WashingtonRenewableDue Mar 15, 2027
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UNC Tar Heel Esports Scholarship

$4,000 – $12,000

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.

University of North CarolinaRenewableDue Feb 15, 2027