Featured byUniversity of Roehampton
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
One
Grant
£2,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The University of Roehampton has announced a new Women in Esports Scholarships, the first women-focused esports scholarships to be introduced in Europe.
Benefits
With up to four scholarships available to first year, each worth up to £2,000 a year, the programme aims to improve diversity and inclusivity in the esports industry and to inspire the next generation of women esports professionals.
Initiated by Roehampton Esports, the University’s esports department, the scholarships will offer those accepted onto the scheme a number of opportunities such as a dedicated mentorship scheme, allowing them to connect with senior industry figures.
Eligibility
- The scholarships are awarded based on an assessment of an additional online application, and subsequently approved by a panel.
- They cannot be combined with the Esports Scholarships.
- The scholarships are available to students at undergraduate and postgraduate level, including international and full-year study abroad students.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Game Design
Locations
United Kingdom
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
24 Aug 2026
To apply for the Roehampton esports Scholarship you should:
Apply for an undergraduate or postgraduate course.
Please also complete the application form.
If you are offered a place with Roehampton, accept the offer (if you are an undergraduate, you should accept as your first choice; in Clearing you need to complete your application and, where necessary, refer yourself to UCAS).