Roehampton Women in Esports scholarship

The University of Roehampton has announced a new Women in Esports scholarship, the first women-focused esports scholarships to be introduced in Europe. With up to four scholarships available to first year, each worth up to £1,500 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. This is the second type of esports scholarship to be launched by the University of Roehampton, after it became the first UK University to offer esports scholarships in 2018.

If you are successfully awarded a Roehampton esports Scholarship, you will receive:

£1500 cash scholarship for every year of study with us on the degree you enrol on
Travel and entry costs for competitions
Access to our on-site gym and services managed by Nuffield Health
Access to sports massage therapy
Additional training, support and CPD development
Lifestyle and welfare support

Key Information

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.
The annual scholarships are paid termly, after enrolment.