Overview
Edgecombe Community College in Tarboro, North Carolina has competed in varsity esports since 2025, with affiliations including NJCAAE. Its teams currently compete in Hearthstone. The program publishes esports scholarship terms: esports Scholars scholarship: $2,000 over two years (about $1,000 per year) for 2026 high school graduates of Edgecombe or surrounding counties with a 2.6+ unweighted GPA and proven gaming experience (edgecombe.edu, 2026-27). Federal College Scorecard data shows a graduation rate of 37% across 1,397 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Edgecombe CC
Esports Scholars scholarship: $2,000 over two years (about $1,000 per year) for 2026 high school graduates of Edgecombe or surrounding counties with a 2.6+ unweighted GPA and proven gaming experience
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2025
- Conference / league
- NJCAAE
- NACE member
- Not listed
- Facility
- Esports room, Charles S. McIntyre Building
- Titles fielded
- 1
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 428 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $2,640 / $8,784 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | — |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 69% |
| Median debt at graduation | $15,917 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 10:1 |
Who studies at Edgecombe CC
1,397 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 31%
- Hispanic/Latino 10%
- Black 52%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 2%
- International 0%
- Other / unknown 4%
- Women
- 74%
- First-generation
- 54%
- Pell recipients
- 69%
Frequently asked questions
Does Edgecombe CC offer esports scholarships?
Yes. Edgecombe CC publishes esports scholarships worth up to $1,000 per year. The program publishes esports scholarship terms: esports Scholars scholarship: $2,000 over two years (about $1,000 per year) for 2026 high school graduates of Edgecombe or surrounding counties with a 2.6+ unweighted GPA and proven gaming experience (edgecombe.edu, 2026-27). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
Is Edgecombe CC esports varsity or club?
Varsity. Edgecombe Community College runs or formally sponsors its esports program, which competes in NJCAAE.
What games does Edgecombe CC esports compete in?
Edgecombe CC fields varsity teams in Hearthstone, according to the program's published information.
When did Edgecombe CC start varsity esports?
Edgecombe CC's varsity esports program began in 2025.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: edgecombe.edu (2026-27)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Indy beetle, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Launched fall 2025, NJCAAE D3; coach Denise Batts (IT instructor). College news tags it 'Student Clubs', but it is college-run with coach and scholarship. aidMax is the two-year total. Also Tekken 8, Mario Kart, Madden (no codes).
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