Scholarship Opportunities

Esports

Since other Esports programs are typically not school-sponsored, they don't offer scholarships. At Barry, students can receive scholarships of between $500 to $5,000 in yearly awards, based on availability and qualifications.

Facts About This Exciting Field

  • In 2018, eSports had an audience of 380 million enthusiastic viewers. They attend both in-person and virtually to watch gaming stars compete, and their numbers are growing rapidly.
  • By 2019, eSports is expected to surpass $1 billion in revenue.
  • eSports stars can earn up to seven-figure salaries thanks to brand sponsorships.

Want to study video game development?

Students who truly want to enter the video game industry can find out more about Barry’s Digital Media specialization within the Computer Information Sciences (CIS) major that offers courses in video game and virtual reality development. eSports students can leverage the CIS degree with Digital Media specialization to forge a career in this industry.

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