The Ontario eSports Scholarship is an award provided to Ontario postsecondary students in video gaming and related programs at participating institutions. This scholarship will offer financial assistance to high-achieving students with financial needs who are enrolled in programs related to the video gaming industry. Award Value: Several scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 will be awarded in the 2024-2025 academic year for a total of $25,000. Eligibility and Selection Criteria: • Enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate-level program during the 2024-2025 academic year. • Attending a funding-eligible video gaming, game development, game design, or similar program that may lead to a career in video gaming and/or eSports. • Limited to domestic students (Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons). • Combined with financial need, candidates will also be assessed on merit (minimum 3.0 CGPA) and interest in the video gaming or eSport industry. Application Deadline: Thursday, January 9th, 2025. Please Note: There may be more applicants than available awards and not all who apply will be successful.
Please note, students that have not submitted an OSAP application or completed the winter 2024 tuition bursary by the January 9th, 2025 deadline will not be considered for this scholarship.
Additional information on annual tuition and ancillary fees can be found on the Office of the Registrar website.