$2,500 Girls for Gaming Scholarship for College Students, Due: 5/31
Background: The Girls for Gaming Scholarship supports women who help girls and young women learn about careers in the gaming world. This includes jobs like marketing, human resources, business, and law. If you are a student or just starting your career in gaming, this is a great way to get support! The goal is to make gaming more fair and include more women in all parts of the game industry. This scholarship gives you $2,500 to help with school or career costs. It’s a chance to show how you’re helping girls feel included in gaming—and how you want to make a difference in the future!
Eligibility:
🎓 Full-time student OR early career professional (first 4 years) in the U.S.
📅 Must be 21+ by Feb 1, 2026 (or acknowledge D.I.C.E. ineligibility if under 21)
📚 Any major
📈 GPA 3.3+ on 4.0 scale
🌍 No citizenship requirement (but must not be on watchlists)
🚫 No close family of AIAS Foundation board/staff/donors
🏫 Accredited schools only
🔁 Past winners cannot reapply
Requirements:
✍️ 2-page personal statement (studies + impact + leadership + financial need)
💌 2 signed recommendation letters (academic/professional references)
🧾 Students: transcript + proof of enrollment
📄 Early professionals: proof of employment
Scholarship Amount:
💵 $2,500
Deadline:
📆 May 31, 2025
