ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP ————
This scholarship is open to all women and non-binary students* pursuing a college or university degree and considering a future in the games industry.
This scholarship will give you the opportunity to virtually attend the 2022 Game Developers Conference (GDC). By securing this scholarship you also will receive: passes to virtually attend GDC with us, exclusive networking, learning and development opportunities, and some ABK swag!
*Non-binary people, those who are gender fluid, and women of transgender experience are encouraged to apply
JOINING US AT GDC ————
GDC is the world’s largest and longest-running game industry event, featuring over 750 lectures, panels, tutorials and round-table discussions on a comprehensive selection of game making topics. The scholarship includes a Virtual All Access GDC Pass, meaning that our participants will get access to five days of expert-led education on key game development topics, as well as several special features throughout the week. Attendees have the opportunity to gain insight into the future of games, be inspired by new techniques, and discover creative new approaches.
Moreover, the scholarship includes events lined up exclusively for our participants! This includes networking opportunities and live Q&A sessions. You’ll get the chance to meet professional developers within the game industry. There are many different ways to create and develop games, and these networking opportunities are a chance not only for students to put questions directly to the people they meet, but also an opportunity for them to express who they are and exchange ideas with like-minded people.
Timeline ————
- Scholarship opens December 17th, 2021. Click below to officially apply.
- Deadline to apply is January 14th, 2022.
- Winners will be annouced in February.
- GDC will take place from March 21-25 in San Francisco, CA.