TMCnet News
AIAS Foundation Awards Five Scholarships to Video Game StudentsThe AIAS Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS), is pleased to award five scholarships to outstanding students who are dedicating their careers to the advancement of the video game industry. The scholarship winners will each receive $2,500, participate in a year-long mentorship program and are eligible to receive a complimentary pass to the 2018 D.I.C.E. Summit and 21st D.I.C.E. Awards show. "The global impact of video games reflects the make-up of our scholarship recipients this year - international and diverse," said Meggan Scavio, President of the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. "Each recipient is looking to affect positive change and I have no doubt they will make their mark in their respective areas of code, leadership, education or world building. Congratulations to our Academy scholars!" "This year's AIAS Scholarship applicants are pursuing careers in every part of the games industry," said Don Daglow, President of the AIAS Foundation. "The winners of these highly competitive awards each displayed natural talent, personal passion and deep commitment to their work."
The Mark Beaumont Scholarship was established to honor the memory of the COO of Capcom North America and Europe, Mark Beaumont. This scholarship supports students who are pursuing careers specializing in the business of interactive entertainment.
The WomenIn Scholarships are a collaborative effort to attract, retain and advance women in the interactive entertainment industry by supporting their education and professional development.
Learn more about the winners and the WomenIn scholarships at www.aiasfoundation.rg. The next deadline to apply for the WomenIn scholarships is September 30, 2017. View source version on businesswire.com: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170815005187/en/ |
