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The ESA Foundation Opens the 2022-23 Scholarship Applications Process, Offering Three Unique Opportunities to Underrepresented Students

In addition to the annual Computer and Video Game Arts and Sciences Scholarship, an esports and an expanded LGBTQ-focused scholarship […]

02.28.2022

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What’s Needed to Design and Build an Inclusive Metaverse?

On Wednesday, January 26, 2022, ESA Foundation Executive Director Anastasia Staten led “Video Games and the Metaverse: How We Will […]

01.26.2022

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The ESA Foundation Hosts “Games for Good 2021,” a Week-Long Video Game Streaming Event Raising Funds for Vital Causes

Streamers, esports personalities, sponsors and partners come together online to raise money and awareness for charities helping underrepresented communities and […]

12.13.2021

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Honoring Backgrounds and Big Dreams

The ESA Foundation celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by sharing, in their own words, the skills, stories and aspirations of its […]

10.20.2021

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Oct. 2021 Newsletter: Celebrating Hispanic/Latinx Heritage, Video Game-Style

During a month dedicated to Hispanic/Latinx contributions and culture, we celebrate up-and-coming influencers in the video game industry. By ESA […]

10.14.2021

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The ESA Foundation Announces Its 2021-22 Scholars

Annual scholarships are awarded to 31 women, minority and LGBTQ+ college students who, emerging from a pandemic, are eager to […]

06.24.2021

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A Perfect Partnership

Aiming to increase diversity in the video game and other tech industries, the ESA Foundation teams up with Black Girls […]

03.04.2021

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2020 – What A Year!

A Year of Challenges, Perseverance & Progress By ESA FoundationJanuary 15, 2021 Here’s a look back on all of the […]

01.15.2021

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A Spectacular Collaborative Effort

With help from 40+ streamers, the ESA Foundation exceeded its #gg2020 fundraising goal and benefited several worthy charities. By ESA […]

01.11.2021

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ESA Foundation Will “Say Goodbye to 2020 For Good” With Week-Long Video Game Streaming Event for Charity

Streamers, esports personalities, sponsors and partners come together online to raise money and awareness for charities helping underrepresented communities and […]

12.10.2020

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Scholarship Opportunities for Video Game and STEAM-Focused Students

A list of scholarships offered by companies and organizations encouraging people in college to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and […]

11.02.2020

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‘They Get What We Do’

How Activision Blizzard helps the ESA Foundation diversify the video game industry. By ESA FoundationSeptember 25, 2020 On the surface, Activision […]

09.25.2020

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Sept. 2020 Newsletter: Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month and More

We spotlight our Hispanic/Latinx scholars and latest media appearances and share our gratitude for supporter Activision Blizzard and mentor Gordon […]

09.25.2020

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An Exceptional Celebration

During National Hispanic Heritage Month, the ESA Foundation recognizes the unique talents and contributions of eight of its 2020-21 scholars. […]

09.15.2020

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Renaissance Presence

Gordon Bellamy’s done it all—game developer, industry exec and leader, gay gaming pioneer. He’s also an ideal mentor.  July 23, […]

07.23.2020

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July 2020 Newsletter: Special Scholarship Edition

Meet the 2020-21 ESA Foundation Scholarship class – 26 scholars, 3 scholarship funds and celebrate some of the achievements of […]

07.10.2020

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A Special Group of People

Having faced exceptional challenges, this year’s crop of graduating ESA Foundation scholars is arguably more prepared than any to take […]

06.09.2020

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A Rock Star Is Born

Liz Kirby, an ESA Foundation Scholarship alumna, grew up in a tech household. But it wasn’t until she attended a […]

04.29.2020

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Her Brother’s Keeper

ESA Foundation Scholarship alumna Angel Wylie has gone from animating indie video games to handling technical challenges for the triple-A […]

03.31.2020

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Northern Exposure

When Caitlyn Kenney was an ESA Foundation scholar, she studied abroad in Montreal, where she learned video game-making skills from […]

02.06.2020

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