Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL · Midwest · Varsity since 2018
$25,000 scholarships available, per program director
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- net price
- $28K
- acceptance
- 39%
- grad rate
- 75%
Colleges with League of Legends teams
165 college esports programs field League of Legends teams in our directory, across 42 states. 19 publish scholarship amounts, led by Illinois Wesleyan (up to $25,000), Thomas (up to $10,000), Manchester (up to $6,000). Their median average net price is $17,915 per year.
- Programs
- 165
- Publish aid amounts
- 19
- Median net price
- $17,915
- Median grad rate
- 60%
Thomas College
Waterville, ME · Northeast · Varsity
Esports scholarship of up to $10,000, based on individual skill level.
VALORANTOverwatchRocket LeagueFortnite+5
- net price
- $19K
- acceptance
- 96%
- grad rate
- 54%
Manchester University
North Manchester, IN · Midwest · Varsity since 2019
Manchester awards additional scholarships, up to $6,000 per year, to students who are members of the Esports team.
FortniteLoLOverwatchRocket League+2
- net price
- $19K
- acceptance
- 71%
- grad rate
- 46%
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA · West · Varsity since 2016
Partial scholarships of $3,000 or $6,000 per year
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- net price
- $14K
- acceptance
- 29%
- grad rate
- 87%
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV · South · Varsity since 2019
Esports scholarships of $1,000-$6,000 per year, stackable with other college scholarships and grants
LoLCall of DutyFortniteRocket League+4
- net price
- $18K
- acceptance
- 93%
- grad rate
- 57%
Kettering University
Flint, MI · Midwest · Varsity since 2020
Esports scholarships worth up to $5,000 a year for new incoming students who compete for Kettering Esports
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- net price
- $35K
- acceptance
- 79%
- grad rate
- 71%
Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA · Northeast · Varsity since 2019
Christian Leadership in Esports Scholarships: $1,000 to $5,000 per academic year for incoming first-year and transfer students, renewable.
LoLVALORANTOverwatchSmash+2
- net price
- $27K
- acceptance
- 79%
- grad rate
- 75%
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH · Midwest · Varsity since 2022
Esports scholarships of up to $5,000 per student each year, based on skill and merit
LoLOverwatchVALORANTSmash+1
- net price
- $21K
- acceptance
- 56%
- grad rate
- 59%
Northwood University
Midland, MI · Midwest · Varsity since 2019
Up to $3,000 at launch; now merit-based, set by the coach
VALORANTOverwatchRocket LeagueSmash+7
- net price
- $27K
- acceptance
- 65%
- grad rate
- 63%
Rogers State University
Claremore, OK · South · Varsity
Coach described the esports scholarship as $1,000 toward tuition plus $250 toward books each semester.
LoLOverwatchRocket LeagueSmash+1
- net price
- $15K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 29%
Maryville University
St. Louis, MO · Midwest · Varsity since 2015
Up to $2,000 per year; tryout required
LoLOverwatch
- net price
- $22K
- acceptance
- 95%
- grad rate
- 66%
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN · Midwest · Varsity since 2021
Rolfsrud-Wallerstedt Esports Scholarship: $2,000 for current first-year students who align with an underrepresented population; applications open each February.
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- net price
- $19K
- acceptance
- 88%
- grad rate
- 54%
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY · Northeast · Varsity since 2016
20 esports scholarships of $2,000 per year for new students starting fall 2025, plus performance-based awards for select current students
Apex LegendsCall of DutyCS2Deadlock+8
- net price
- $35K
- acceptance
- 67%
- grad rate
- 70%
Stevenson University
Owings Mills, MD · Northeast · Varsity
$2,000 per year eSports Scholarship for new students (Fall 2024 onward), renewable for four years. It cannot be combined with the Founders' or Seven Oaks scholarships.
OverwatchVALORANTRocket LeagueCall of Duty+1
- net price
- $27K
- acceptance
- 79%
- grad rate
- 68%
Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, TX · South · Varsity since 2018
Up to 12 esports scholarships of $2,000 each, based on performance and game history; stackable with other aid.
OverwatchLoLHearthstoneRocket League+1
- net price
- $24K
- acceptance
- 69%
- grad rate
- 32%
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI · West · Varsity since 2019
$2,000 per scholarship (APFCU-funded, awarded to varsity Overwatch players)
LoLOverwatchVALORANT
- net price
- $16K
- acceptance
- 87%
- grad rate
- 64%
Trine University
Angola, IN · Midwest · Varsity since 2017
Esports Activity Award: $1,000 per year for esports team athletes, renewable and stackable with merit aid; must be declared before enrolling as a freshman. Program also covers tournament entry, travel, lodging and meals.
OverwatchRainbow SixRocket LeagueLoL+3
- net price
- $25K
- acceptance
- 85%
- grad rate
- 64%
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT · West · Varsity since 2017
$1,000 per year at launch; 2.5 GPA required to keep it
LoLOverwatchRocket LeagueHearthstone
- net price
- $16K
- acceptance
- 86%
- grad rate
- 65%
Concordia University Texas
Austin, TX · South · Varsity since 2019
Scholarship for recruited esports athletes only: $250 per year ($125 fall + $125 spring); stackable with other scholarships.
LoLVALORANTCall of DutyOverwatch+3
- net price
- $23K
- acceptance
- 91%
- grad rate
- 45%
Alvernia University
Reading, PA · Northeast · Varsity since 2021
Athletics says the program has scholarships. No amount is published.
LoLOverwatchRocket LeagueSmash+1
- net price
- $28K
- acceptance
- 58%
- grad rate
- 56%
Bethany Lutheran College
Mankato, MN · Midwest · Varsity since 2019
Esports scholarships are offered to recruited players; amounts are not published. Scholarship recipients may not also compete in other NCAA III sports.
LoLVALORANTOverwatchCall of Duty+1
- net price
- $20K
- acceptance
- 39%
- grad rate
- 55%
Blinn College
Brenham, TX · South · Varsity since 2020
Scholarship opportunities are available for walk-on players (amounts not stated). An August 2023 tryout notice listed five $1,000 scholarships for top walk-ons, but no 2024-25 or later figure is published.
OverwatchVALORANTCall of DutySmash+2
- net price
- $11K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 11%
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA · South · Varsity since 2019
All esports team members are on scholarship (Mediacom Business also funds ongoing scholarships). No amounts published.
VALORANTLoLRocket LeagueOverwatch+1
- net price
- $13K
- acceptance
- 99%
- grad rate
- 42%
Dakota State University
Madison, SD · Midwest · Varsity since 2019
Esports is DSU's 13th sport, complete with scholarships, coaches and technology; amounts not published.
VALORANTLoLRocket LeagueCS2+1
- net price
- $21K
- acceptance
- 88%
- grad rate
- 51%
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI · Midwest · Varsity since 2019
Davenport offers scholarships to qualified esports team members; athletic scholarships available for newly added titles. No amount published.
Rocket LeagueVALORANTLoLSmash+2
- net price
- $18K
- acceptance
- 98%
- grad rate
- 57%
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI · Midwest · Varsity since 2024
Official varsity teams page lists scholarship slots per team (e.g., 8 each for League of Legends and Overwatch, 6 for Call of Duty); no dollar amounts
Call of DutyLoLOverwatchRocket League+2
- net price
- $15K
- acceptance
- 80%
- grad rate
- 46%
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI · Midwest · Varsity since 2025
Partial scholarships for players competing in GLIAC-related titles; no amounts published
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- net price
- $8.6K
- acceptance
- 91%
- grad rate
- 47%
Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL · South · Varsity since 2017
Partial scholarships: 12 of 30 esports students were on partial scholarships.
Rocket LeagueVALORANTOverwatchLoL
- net price
- $29K
- acceptance
- 64%
- grad rate
- 71%
Grand View University
Des Moines, IA · Midwest · Varsity since 2017
Previously advertised up to full tuition; current terms not online
LoLOverwatchVALORANTMarvel Rivals
- net price
- $22K
- acceptance
- 99%
- grad rate
- 54%
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Harrisburg, PA · Northeast · Varsity since 2018
Players get academic scholarships and can live in Storm Shelter, the esports dorm. The current page does not mention full tuition or a housing stipend.
VALORANTRocket LeagueLoLOverwatch+1
- net price
- $15K
- acceptance
- 87%
- grad rate
- 34%
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI · West · Varsity since 2018
esports scholarships offered to new undergraduates; amount not published
LoLVALORANTOverwatch
- net price
- $30K
- acceptance
- 86%
- grad rate
- 35%
Indiana Institute of Technology
Fort Wayne, IN · Midwest · Varsity since 2017
Indiana Tech was the first university in Indiana to offer esports scholarships (since 2017); current amounts are not published on official pages.
LoLVALORANTRocket LeagueSmash+2
- net price
- $23K
- acceptance
- 70%
- grad rate
- 48%
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI · Midwest · Varsity since 2021
Athletic scholarships are available for esports.
SmashVALORANTOverwatchLoL+3
- net price
- $33K
- acceptance
- 56%
- grad rate
- 61%
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA · Northeast · Varsity since 2024
Scholarships available for qualifying players in all supported titles; no amounts published
Rocket LeagueVALORANTLoLOverwatch+1
- net price
- $31K
- acceptance
- 97%
- grad rate
- 58%
Miami University
Oxford, OH · Midwest · Varsity since 2016
A small number of partial varsity scholarships; amount not published
OverwatchRocket LeagueSmashLoL+2
- net price
- $28K
- acceptance
- 75%
- grad rate
- 80%
Mid-America Christian University
Oklahoma City, OK · South · Varsity since 2020
Varsity program offers esports scholarships; amounts not published
LoLOverwatchRocket LeagueSmash+1
- net price
- $17K
- acceptance
- 92%
- grad rate
- 44%
Ottawa University
Ottawa, KS · Midwest · Varsity since 2019
Esports is a varsity athletics program with scholarship aid; full rides were not offered as of 2020. No amount published.
OverwatchApex LegendsVALORANTLoL+2
- net price
- $28K
- acceptance
- 83%
- grad rate
- 28%
Park University
Parkville, MO · Midwest · Varsity since 2021
No esports scholarship statement found on official pages.
LoLRocket LeagueVALORANTOverwatch
- net price
- $21K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 38%
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA · Northeast · Varsity since 2020
Scholarship Team competes at the varsity level; esports scholarships offered, amounts not published
LoLVALORANTRocket LeagueOverwatch+3
- net price
- $24K
- acceptance
- 77%
- grad rate
- 74%
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH · Northeast · Varsity since 2019
Esports scholarships are open to students of any major. No amount is published.
LoLOverwatchRocket LeagueSmash+1
- net price
- $37K
- acceptance
- 100%
- grad rate
- 43%
St. Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN · Midwest · Varsity since 2022
Scholarships are available for Varsity and Academy team participants; amounts are not published (contact esports@stcloudstate.edu).
LoLMarvel RivalsRocket LeagueSmash+1
- net price
- $14K
- acceptance
- 95%
- grad rate
- 40%
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT · West · Varsity since 2019
UM eSports Scholarship for team members (preference to Bitterroot Valley students); amount not published
Rocket LeagueOverwatchLoLSmash+4
- net price
- $17K
- acceptance
- 96%
- grad rate
- 48%
The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX · South · Varsity since 2018
Varsity players receive small scholarships plus facility access and travel support (the 2025-26 posting specified $1,000 per academic year; the 2026-27 posting gives no amount)
LoLVALORANTOverwatchRocket League+1
- net price
- $18K
- acceptance
- 65%
- grad rate
- 76%
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO · Midwest · Varsity since 2022
Esports athletes and recruits are scholarship-eligible; amounts are not published.
LoLRocket LeagueSmash
- net price
- $13K
- acceptance
- 84%
- grad rate
- 69%
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Monticello, AR · South · Varsity
Esports scholarships awarded based on the student's financial aid, game/rank/role, GPA and team needs; set at the start of each fall semester. No amounts published.
Rocket LeagueOverwatchLoLSmash+1
- net price
- $14K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 49%
University of Mississippi
University, MS · South · Varsity since 2017
$95,000 in esports scholarships awarded to 12 recruits from donor and university funds; Payne gift also endows esports scholarships.
Call of DutyCS2LoLOverwatch+3
- net price
- $13K
- acceptance
- 97%
- grad rate
- 72%
University of North Texas
Denton, TX · South · Varsity since 2018
Competitive scholarship; award varies, 2.5 GPA minimum
LoLOverwatchRocket League
- net price
- $16K
- acceptance
- 72%
- grad rate
- 61%
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK · South · Club since 2018
Some Intercollegiate Esports students receive scholarship support, dependent on fundraising each semester; amounts not published
Apex LegendsCall of DutyCS2LoL+7
- net price
- $15K
- acceptance
- 77%
- grad rate
- 75%
University of Pikeville
Pikeville, KY · South · Varsity since 2015
Launched with 20 athletic scholarships; scholarship holders must meet the same academic/GPA standards as other athletes. No current amount published.
LoL
- net price
- $20K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 42%
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY · South · Varsity since 2016
Scholarship opportunities offered; current amounts not published. A 2022 page listed scholarships of $1,500 to $4,000 per year.
LoLOverwatchRocket LeagueVALORANT
- net price
- $11K
- acceptance
- 94%
- grad rate
- 56%
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC · South · Varsity since 2019
Financial aid assistance is available. No amounts published.
LoLVALORANTOverwatchSmash+2
- net price
- $15K
- acceptance
- 79%
- grad rate
- 57%
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA · West · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
VALORANTOverwatchLoLRocket League
- net price
- $41K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 34%
Albright College
Reading, PA · Northeast · Varsity since 2019
No esports scholarship information is published.
Marvel RivalsRocket LeagueOverwatchVALORANT+1
- net price
- $20K
- acceptance
- 76%
- grad rate
- 51%
Alexandria Technical & Community College
Alexandria, MN · Midwest · Varsity since 2021
No esports scholarships published (a 2023 Echo Press article said the college was seeking sponsors to fund player scholarships)
OverwatchRainbow SixLoL
- net price
- $14K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 60%
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX · South · Club since 2018
No esports scholarships published
LoL
- net price
- $4.6K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 32%
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ · West · Club
No esports scholarships published
OverwatchLoL
- net price
- $15K
- acceptance
- 90%
- grad rate
- 68%
Atlantic Cape Community College
Mays Landing, NJ · Northeast · Varsity
No esports scholarships published; page lists only tournament prizes and entry fees
SmashOverwatchCall of DutyVALORANT+4
- net price
- $8.4K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 30%
Auburn University
Auburn, AL · South · Club since 2018
No esports scholarships published
VALORANTLoLOverwatchRainbow Six+2
- net price
- $24K
- acceptance
- 46%
- grad rate
- 82%
Ball State University
Muncie, IN · Midwest · Varsity since 2021
No current esports scholarship terms confirmed. The program's scholarship page (last updated Sept 2023) lists a $12,500/yr Esports Scholarship for out-of-state students, renewable up to 4 years, and a $5,000 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (sim racing) scholarship that was funded for 2022-23 through 2025-26.
OverwatchRocket LeagueLoLVALORANT
- net price
- $15K
- acceptance
- 86%
- grad rate
- 62%
Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA · West · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
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- net price
- $6.3K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 43%
Batten University
Virginia Beach, VA · South · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
Rocket LeagueLoLOverwatchVALORANT+1
- net price
- $20K
- acceptance
- 73%
- grad rate
- 42%
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH · Midwest · Club
No esports scholarships published
VALORANTRocket LeagueLoLOverwatch
- net price
- $24K
- acceptance
- 81%
- grad rate
- 64%
Brazosport College
Lake Jackson, TX · South · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
SmashMarvel RivalsOverwatchApex Legends+3
- net price
- $4.7K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 56%
Brewton-Parker Christian University
Mount Vernon, GA · South · Varsity since 2020
No esports scholarship amounts published
Rocket LeagueFortniteSmashLoL
- net price
- $26K
- acceptance
- 96%
- grad rate
- 21%
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ · Northeast · Varsity
No esports scholarships published; varsity requires full-time status and 2.0 GPA
FortniteLoLMarvel RivalsRocket League+5
- net price
- $11K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 30%
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ · Northeast · Varsity since 2022
No esports scholarships published
Rocket LeagueVALORANTLoLSmash+4
- net price
- $6.0K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 31%
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI · Midwest · Varsity since 2020
No current esports scholarship terms confirmed. An Aug 2024 announcement listed a $1,000 Varsity Premiere Scholarship (Rocket League) and $100-$300 Varsity Academy Scholarships
LoLOverwatchRocket LeagueSmash+1
- net price
- $18K
- acceptance
- 90%
- grad rate
- 59%
Centralia College
Centralia, WA · West · Varsity since 2019
No esports scholarships published
SmashOverwatchLoLStreet Fighter 6+2
- net price
- $9.9K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 42%
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI · Midwest · Varsity since 2024
No esports scholarships published
LoLRocket LeagueOverwatchVALORANT
- net price
- $12K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 50%
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH · Midwest · Varsity since 2022
No esports scholarship amounts published by the university; a WKYC report from about 2023 said 15 players received $1,000-$4,000 per year
LoLVALORANTRocket LeagueOverwatch+2
- net price
- $15K
- acceptance
- 91%
- grad rate
- 51%
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL · Midwest · Varsity since 2023
No esports scholarships published
LoLVALORANT
- net price
- $7.4K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 25%
Collin College
McKinney, TX · South · Varsity since 2024
No esports scholarships published
LoLMarvel RivalsCall of DutySmash+3
- net price
- $9.0K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 20%
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO · West · Club
No esports scholarships published
LoLVALORANTRainbow SixRocket League+2
- net price
- $29K
- acceptance
- 61%
- grad rate
- 82%
Concordia University Wisconsin
Mequon, WI · Midwest · Varsity since 2020
No current esports scholarship statement on official pages; the 2019 varsity launch announcement said esports scholarships were not yet offered.
VALORANTRocket LeagueRainbow SixSmash+5
- net price
- $36K
- acceptance
- 78%
- grad rate
- 68%
Converse University
Spartanburg, SC · South · Varsity since 2021
Esports was a scholarship sport through 2025-26; a student petition says scholarships end after 2025-26
LoLVALORANTOverwatchRainbow Six
- net price
- $23K
- acceptance
- 68%
- grad rate
- 62%
Dallas College
Dallas, TX · South · Varsity since 2021
No esports scholarships published
Call of DutyRocket LeagueSmashLoL+5
- net price
- $3.2K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 32%
DePaul University
Chicago, IL · Midwest · Varsity since 2018
No esports scholarships published
Rocket LeagueLoLOverwatchSmash+2
- net price
- $31K
- acceptance
- 76%
- grad rate
- 68%
DeSales University
Center Valley, PA · Northeast · Varsity since 2019
No current esports scholarship terms published; 2018 launch coverage reported $4,000 per player per year
LoLVALORANTOverwatch
- net price
- $32K
- acceptance
- 77%
- grad rate
- 72%
Endicott College
Beverly, MA · Northeast · Varsity since 2024
No esports scholarships published
FortniteHearthstoneLoLOverwatch+2
- net price
- $41K
- acceptance
- 71%
- grad rate
- 76%
Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL · South · Varsity
No scholarship terms published on the sources found.
SmashLoLOverwatchRocket League+1
- net price
- $22K
- acceptance
- 73%
- grad rate
- 37%
Finger Lakes Community College
Canandaigua, NY · Northeast · Varsity
No esports scholarships: FLCC says it is unable to provide scholarships, tuition, or housing benefits for student athletes; academic credit offered (ESP 276/277)
LoLFortniteSmashHearthstone+2
- net price
- $14K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 30%
Fisher College
Boston, MA · Northeast · Varsity since 2022
No esports scholarship terms published on Fisher's official esports page
Apex LegendsCall of DutyCS2Fortnite+9
- net price
- $27K
- acceptance
- 71%
- grad rate
- 28%
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL · South · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
LoLRocket LeagueSmashVALORANT+1
- net price
- $36K
- acceptance
- 58%
- grad rate
- 64%
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA · South · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
Rocket LeagueOverwatchLoLSmash+3
- net price
- $18K
- acceptance
- 87%
- grad rate
- 68%
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA · South · Club
No esports scholarships published
VALORANTOverwatchLoL
- net price
- $12K
- acceptance
- 14%
- grad rate
- 94%
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA · South · Varsity since 2017
No esports scholarship amounts published; varsity players must keep a 3.0 GPA
LoLOverwatchSmashRocket League
- net price
- $16K
- acceptance
- 55%
- grad rate
- 53%
Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN · Midwest · Club since 2023
No esports scholarships published (NCAA Division III school).
LoLVALORANTMarvel RivalsOverwatch+1
- net price
- $23K
- acceptance
- 61%
- grad rate
- 77%
Herkimer County Community College
Herkimer, NY · Northeast · Varsity since 2020
No esports scholarships published
Call of DutyLoLOverwatchFortnite
- net price
- $13K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 35%
Hesston College
Hesston, KS · Midwest · Varsity since 2024
No esports scholarships published
LoLMarvel RivalsOverwatchRocket League+2
- net price
- $26K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 61%
Hill College
Hillsboro, TX · South · Varsity since 2024
No esports scholarships published
LoLTFTVALORANTOverwatch+4
- net price
- $7.6K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 32%
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA · Northeast · Varsity since 2022
No esports scholarships published
LoLVALORANTRocket League
- net price
- $13K
- acceptance
- 71%
- grad rate
- 61%
Hood College
Frederick, MD · Northeast · Varsity
No esports scholarship information is published.
OverwatchLoLVALORANTRocket League+1
- net price
- $21K
- acceptance
- 78%
- grad rate
- 57%
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN · Midwest · Club
No esports scholarships published
VALORANTRocket LeagueLoLOverwatch+4
- net price
- $16K
- acceptance
- 78%
- grad rate
- 80%
Iowa State University
Ames, IA · Midwest · Club since 2009
No esports scholarships published
VALORANTOverwatchRocket LeagueRainbow Six+6
- net price
- $19K
- acceptance
- 89%
- grad rate
- 75%
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA · South · Varsity since 2022
No esports scholarships published
Call of DutyCS2LoLOverwatch+4
- net price
- $23K
- acceptance
- 72%
- grad rate
- 80%
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS · Midwest · Club
No esports scholarships published; the university foundation lists scholarships only as a future fundraising goal
LoL
- net price
- $19K
- acceptance
- 82%
- grad rate
- 71%
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL · South · Varsity since 2019
No esports scholarships published
LoLVALORANTCall of DutyOverwatch+3
- net price
- $30K
- acceptance
- 97%
- grad rate
- 61%
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA · South · Varsity since 2020
No current esports scholarships published. In 2020-21 a $35,000 aid pool was awarded, then halted when the funding source was found ineligible for financial aid.
Call of DutyRocket LeagueVALORANTOverwatch+2
- net price
- $15K
- acceptance
- 69%
- grad rate
- 52%
Kent State University
Kent, OH · Midwest · Varsity since 2018
No current esports scholarship terms published; a 2020-21 tryout page said varsity players were eligible for $500 up to full tuition
LoLOverwatchRocket LeagueVALORANT
- net price
- $21K
- acceptance
- 86%
- grad rate
- 64%
Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX · South · Varsity since 2019
No current esports scholarships published (a 2019 recruiting tournament awarded $4,000 in KC scholarships, $1,500 top prize)
OverwatchLoLVALORANTSmash
- net price
- $5.4K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 39%
Lasell University
Newton, MA · Northeast · Club
No esports scholarships published
OverwatchRocket LeagueLoLCall of Duty+2
- net price
- $28K
- acceptance
- 81%
- grad rate
- 59%
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA · West · Varsity since 2022
No esports scholarships published
Call of DutyVALORANTLoL
- net price
- $6.2K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 30%
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA · South · Club since 2016
No esports scholarships published
SmashLoL
- net price
- $19K
- acceptance
- 73%
- grad rate
- 69%
Marshall University
Huntington, WV · South · Varsity since 2024
No esports scholarship amounts published; the director of esports said in 2025 that scholarships would be available to team members (The Parthenon, May 2025)
Call of DutyVALORANTRocket LeagueMarvel Rivals+3
- net price
- $7.5K
- acceptance
- 96%
- grad rate
- 51%
Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA · Northeast · Varsity since 2024
No esports scholarship information is published.
VALORANTMarvel RivalsRocket LeagueLoL+1
- net price
- $19K
- acceptance
- 81%
- grad rate
- 60%
Missouri Baptist University
St. Louis, MO · Midwest · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
VALORANTLoLOverwatchRocket League+1
- net price
- $27K
- acceptance
- 69%
- grad rate
- 48%
Monroe University
Bronx, NY · Northeast · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
VALORANTLoLSmash
- net price
- $15K
- acceptance
- 68%
- grad rate
- 57%
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC · South · Club since 2018
No esports scholarships published
VALORANTLoLCS2Rainbow Six+1
- net price
- $17K
- acceptance
- 42%
- grad rate
- 85%
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL · Midwest · Varsity
No current esports scholarship terms published. NIU says all varsity players got a $500 donor-funded scholarship in 2023-24.
VALORANTRocket LeagueLoLOverwatch+1
- net price
- $13K
- acceptance
- 70%
- grad rate
- 49%
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY · South · Varsity since 2021
No esports scholarship amounts published
FortniteLoLOverwatchRocket League+2
- net price
- $8.2K
- acceptance
- 68%
- grad rate
- 52%
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA · South · Varsity since 2018
No esports scholarships published
Marvel RivalsOverwatchVALORANTLoL+1
- net price
- $9.9K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 33%
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL · Midwest · Club
No esports scholarships published
LoLOverwatchCS2VALORANT+2
- net price
- $29K
- acceptance
- 8%
- grad rate
- 95%
Ohio University
Athens, OH · Midwest · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
VALORANTRocket LeagueOverwatchLoL
- net price
- $22K
- acceptance
- 85%
- grad rate
- 65%
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK · South · Club since 2018
No esports scholarships published
OverwatchLoLRainbow SixCS2+3
- net price
- $17K
- acceptance
- 75%
- grad rate
- 68%
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA · South · Varsity since 2020
No esports scholarships published (a 2021 ODU article said there are no gaming scholarships; players may win tournament prize scholarships)
Call of DutyLoLMarvel RivalsOverwatch+3
- net price
- $15K
- acceptance
- 90%
- grad rate
- 46%
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO · Midwest · Varsity since 2022
No esports scholarships published
FortniteMarvel RivalsRocket LeagueOverwatch+3
- net price
- $6.9K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 33%
Pratt Community College
Pratt, KS · Midwest · Varsity since 2021
No current esports scholarship terms published (a 2022-23 PCC athletics release said PCC offers scholarships to esports players; no amounts)
LoLMarvel RivalsOverwatchRocket League+1
- net price
- $9.7K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 45%
Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN · Midwest · Varsity since 2020
No current esports scholarship terms published; in Feb 2024 the program awarded five $1,000 scholarships funded by Information Technology Services.
Call of DutyLoLOverwatchRocket League+2
- net price
- $13K
- acceptance
- 84%
- grad rate
- 36%
Radford University
Radford, VA · South · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
VALORANTRocket LeagueLoLSmash+2
- net price
- $15K
- acceptance
- 90%
- grad rate
- 49%
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA · South · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
LoLRocket LeagueOverwatchSmash+6
- net price
- $28K
- acceptance
- 87%
- grad rate
- 70%
Rollins College
Winter Park, FL · South · Club since 2019
No esports scholarships published
OverwatchMarvel RivalsApex LegendsRocket League+4
- net price
- $35K
- acceptance
- 48%
- grad rate
- 75%
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX · South · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
LoL
- net price
- $16K
- acceptance
- 90%
- grad rate
- 55%
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX · South · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
OverwatchLoLSmashMarvel Rivals
- net price
- $12K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 30%
Simpson College
Indianola, IA · Midwest · Varsity
No current esports scholarships published. Simpson previously advertised $500–$2,000 per year; in July 2025 it said existing awards would be honored but future esports scholarships were unclear.
LoLRocket LeagueVALORANTSmash
- net price
- $22K
- acceptance
- 86%
- grad rate
- 63%
St. Charles Community College
Cottleville, MO · Midwest · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
VALORANTOverwatchRocket LeagueLoL+2
- net price
- $5.8K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 25%
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY · Northeast · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
LoLRocket LeagueOverwatchVALORANT+1
- net price
- $19K
- acceptance
- 49%
- grad rate
- 76%
SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY · Northeast · Varsity since 2018
The program page does not publish any esports-specific scholarship.
LoLOverwatchRainbow SixRocket League+2
- net price
- $15K
- acceptance
- 92%
- grad rate
- 38%
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX · South · Club since 2017
No esports scholarships published
Rainbow SixLoLRocket LeagueOverwatch+2
- net price
- $37K
- acceptance
- 44%
- grad rate
- 86%
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH · Midwest · Varsity since 2019
Scholarships are not yet available at Ohio State.
LoLOverwatchRocket LeagueSmash+1
- net price
- $17K
- acceptance
- 61%
- grad rate
- 88%
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL · South · Club since 2018
No esports scholarships published
VALORANTLoLCS2Overwatch+4
- net price
- $22K
- acceptance
- 77%
- grad rate
- 73%
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN · South · Club since 2013
No esports scholarships published
VALORANTLoLOverwatchSmash+4
- net price
- $19K
- acceptance
- 42%
- grad rate
- 74%
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX · South · Varsity since 2019
No esports scholarships published (teams have won tournament scholarship prizes, e.g. $6,000 at the 2021 Collegiate Esports Invitational)
VALORANTLoLOverwatchRocket League+1
- net price
- $14K
- acceptance
- 80%
- grad rate
- 54%
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY · Northeast · Varsity since 2020
No esports scholarships published
LoLOverwatchRocket LeagueVALORANT
- net price
- $21K
- acceptance
- 74%
- grad rate
- 75%
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR · South · Club
No esports scholarships published
VALORANTMarvel RivalsLoLRainbow Six+2
- net price
- $18K
- acceptance
- 74%
- grad rate
- 71%
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA · West · Club since 2017
No current esports scholarship terms published. Riot Games funded scholarships for the Cal League of Legends team in 2018; the teams page still says players 'compete for scholarships' but gives no amounts.
LoLOverwatchRocket LeagueSmash
- net price
- $13K
- acceptance
- 11%
- grad rate
- 93%
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · West · Club since 2018
No esports scholarships published
LoLVALORANTOverwatchSmash+2
- net price
- $13K
- acceptance
- 9%
- grad rate
- 93%
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL · South · Club
No esports scholarships published
LoLVALORANTRocket LeagueCS2+3
- net price
- $10K
- acceptance
- 40%
- grad rate
- 78%
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO · Midwest · Varsity since 2019
No current esports scholarship terms published. University news reported per-semester awards in 2019 (e.g., $500 for one player) and scholarships for 28 players in fall 2021.
Marvel RivalsLoLRocket LeagueSmash+3
- net price
- $14K
- acceptance
- 64%
- grad rate
- 54%
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH · Midwest · Club
No esports scholarships published
Call of DutyLoLOverwatchRocket League+4
- net price
- $26K
- acceptance
- 85%
- grad rate
- 75%
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID · West · Varsity
not published
FortniteCS2LoLVALORANT+5
- net price
- $15K
- acceptance
- 76%
- grad rate
- 57%
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL · Midwest · Club since 2015
No current esports scholarships published. A March 2022 post announced sponsored 50 and 00 awards; they are not confirmed for later years.
LoLVALORANTRocket LeagueOverwatch+6
- net price
- $14K
- acceptance
- 42%
- grad rate
- 85%
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA · Midwest · Club since 2018
No esports scholarships published
Marvel RivalsLoLOverwatchRainbow Six+3
- net price
- $23K
- acceptance
- 84%
- grad rate
- 75%
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS · Midwest · Varsity since 2019
No esports scholarships published
LoLOverwatchRocket LeagueVALORANT+1
- net price
- $18K
- acceptance
- 93%
- grad rate
- 69%
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY · South · Club since 2017
No esports scholarships published
OverwatchVALORANTRocket LeagueCS2+7
- net price
- $19K
- acceptance
- 93%
- grad rate
- 71%
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY · South · Club
No esports scholarships published
VALORANTOverwatchCS2LoL+4
- net price
- $18K
- acceptance
- 79%
- grad rate
- 61%
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD · Northeast · Varsity since 2022
No esports scholarships published
VALORANTLoLRocket LeagueOverwatch
- net price
- $16K
- acceptance
- 45%
- grad rate
- 89%
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL · South · Club
There are currently no esports scholarships; tournament cash winnings are paid as a scholarship to the student's university account.
LoLRocket LeagueVALORANTOverwatch+1
- net price
- $37K
- acceptance
- 19%
- grad rate
- 84%
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI · Midwest · Varsity since 2021
Michigan Esports does not offer financial aid, scholarships, or admissions assistance. Varsity perks are covered competition travel, a uniform and preferred access to training facilities.
CS2LoLMarvel RivalsOverwatch+4
- net price
- $13K
- acceptance
- 16%
- grad rate
- 93%
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO · Midwest · Varsity since 2019
No current esports scholarship terms published; in 2019-20, 21 players shared scholarship packages valued at over $150,000 (Missourinet, 2020)
Rocket LeagueOverwatchLoLVALORANT+1
- net price
- $20K
- acceptance
- 78%
- grad rate
- 75%
University of Missouri-St. Louis
Saint Louis, MO · Midwest · Varsity since 2023
No esports scholarship terms published. Some varsity players have received scholarships (e.g., the 2023 inaugural signing), but no amounts or criteria are posted.
LoLVALORANTSmashOverwatch
- net price
- $15K
- acceptance
- 63%
- grad rate
- 57%
University of New Haven
West Haven, CT · Northeast · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
VALORANTSmashMarvel RivalsRainbow Six+5
- net price
- $34K
- acceptance
- 60%
- grad rate
- 63%
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC · South · Club
No esports scholarships published
LoLApex LegendsRocket LeagueOverwatch+3
- net price
- $12K
- acceptance
- 15%
- grad rate
- 91%
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC · South · Varsity since 2024
No scholarship information published in the source.
LoLRocket LeagueVALORANTOverwatch+1
- net price
- $15K
- acceptance
- 80%
- grad rate
- 69%
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR · West · Varsity since 2020
No esports scholarships published
LoLRocket LeagueOverwatchMarvel Rivals+1
- net price
- $22K
- acceptance
- 88%
- grad rate
- 72%
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC · South · Club since 2015
No esports scholarships published
SmashLoLOverwatchRocket League+8
- net price
- $23K
- acceptance
- 60%
- grad rate
- 79%
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL · South · Varsity since 2020
No esports scholarships published
VALORANTLoLOverwatchCall of Duty+2
- net price
- $9.8K
- acceptance
- 43%
- grad rate
- 77%
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA · West · Varsity since 2020
No esports scholarships published
LoLVALORANTOverwatchMarvel Rivals+3
- net price
- $33K
- acceptance
- 10%
- grad rate
- 92%
University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY · South · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
LoLOverwatchRocket LeagueSmash+1
- net price
- $14K
- acceptance
- 99%
- grad rate
- 50%
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA · South · Club
No esports scholarships published
VALORANTLoL
- net price
- $22K
- acceptance
- 17%
- grad rate
- 96%
University of Washington
Seattle, WA · West · Varsity since 2020
No esports scholarships published
VALORANTLoLSmashRocket League
- net price
- $14K
- acceptance
- 39%
- grad rate
- 85%
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI · Midwest · Varsity since 2023
No esports scholarships published
VALORANTRocket LeagueLoLStreet Fighter 6+4
- net price
- $14K
- acceptance
- 82%
- grad rate
- 57%
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Madison, WI · Midwest · Club since 2020
No esports scholarships published
VALORANTLoLRocket LeagueCS2+4
- net price
- $17K
- acceptance
- 45%
- grad rate
- 90%
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN · South · Club since 2013
No esports scholarships published
LoLCS2OverwatchMarvel Rivals+1
- net price
- $16K
- acceptance
- 6%
- grad rate
- 94%
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC · South · Club
No esports scholarships published
VALORANTRocket LeagueLoLOverwatch+1
- net price
- $29K
- acceptance
- 22%
- grad rate
- 89%
Wayne State College
Wayne, NE · Midwest · Varsity since 2020
No esports scholarships published
LoLOverwatchRocket LeagueSmash+3
- net price
- $15K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 52%
Questions & answers
Which colleges have League of Legends esports teams?
Academy of Art University (San Francisco, CA); Albright College (Reading, PA); Alexandria Technical & Community College (Alexandria, MN); Alvernia University (Reading, PA); Amarillo College (Amarillo, TX); Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ); Atlantic Cape Community College (Mays Landing, NJ); Auburn University (Auburn, AL); Ball State University (Muncie, IN); Bates Technical College (Tacoma, WA); Batten University (Virginia Beach, VA); Bethany Lutheran College (Mankato, MN); Blinn College (Brenham, TX); Bowling Green State University (Bowling Green, OH); Brazosport College (Lake Jackson, TX); Brewton-Parker Christian University (Mount Vernon, GA); Brookdale Community College (Lincroft, NJ); Camden County College (Blackwood, NJ); Central Michigan University (Mount Pleasant, MI); Centralia College (Centralia, WA); Chippewa Valley Technical College (Eau Claire, WI); Cleveland State University (Cleveland, OH); College of DuPage (Glen Ellyn, IL); Collin College (McKinney, TX); Colorado School of Mines (Golden, CO); Columbus State University (Columbus, GA); Concordia University Texas (Austin, TX); Concordia University Wisconsin (Mequon, WI); Converse University (Spartanburg, SC); Dakota State University (Madison, SD); Dallas College (Dallas, TX); Davenport University (Grand Rapids, MI); DePaul University (Chicago, IL); DeSales University (Center Valley, PA); Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI); Endicott College (Beverly, MA); Faulkner University (Montgomery, AL); Ferris State University (Big Rapids, MI); Finger Lakes Community College (Canandaigua, NY); Fisher College (Boston, MA); Florida Institute of Technology (Melbourne, FL); Florida Southern College (Lakeland, FL); George Mason University (Fairfax, VA); Georgia Institute of Technology (Atlanta, GA); Georgia State University (Atlanta, GA); Grand View University (Des Moines, IA); Gustavus Adolphus College (Saint Peter, MN); Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (Harrisburg, PA); Hawaii Pacific University (Honolulu, HI); Herkimer County Community College (Herkimer, NY); Hesston College (Hesston, KS); Hill College (Hillsboro, TX); Holy Family University (Philadelphia, PA); Hood College (Frederick, MD); Illinois Wesleyan University (Bloomington, IL); Indiana Institute of Technology (Fort Wayne, IN); Indiana University Bloomington (Bloomington, IN); Iowa State University (Ames, IA); James Madison University (Harrisonburg, VA); Kansas State University (Manhattan, KS); Keiser University (Fort Lauderdale, FL); Kennesaw State University (Kennesaw, GA); Kent State University (Kent, OH); Kettering University (Flint, MI); Kilgore College (Kilgore, TX); Lasell University (Newton, MA); Lawrence Technological University (Southfield, MI); Lesley University (Cambridge, MA); Long Beach City College (Long Beach, CA); Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, LA); Manchester University (North Manchester, IN); Marshall University (Huntington, WV); Maryville University (St. Louis, MO); Mercyhurst University (Erie, PA); Messiah University (Mechanicsburg, PA); Miami University (Oxford, OH); Mid-America Christian University (Oklahoma City, OK); Minnesota State University, Mankato (Mankato, MN); Missouri Baptist University (St. Louis, MO); Monroe University (Bronx, NY); North Carolina State University (Raleigh, NC); Northern Illinois University (DeKalb, IL); Northern Kentucky University (Highland Heights, KY); Northern Virginia Community College (Annandale, VA); Northwestern University (Evanston, IL); Northwood University (Midland, MI); Ohio University (Athens, OH); Ohio Wesleyan University (Delaware, OH); Oklahoma State University (Stillwater, OK); Old Dominion University (Norfolk, VA); Ottawa University (Ottawa, KS); Ozarks Technical Community College (Springfield, MO); Park University (Parkville, MO); Pratt Community College (Pratt, KS); Purdue University Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne, IN); Radford University (Radford, VA); Randolph-Macon College (Ashland, VA); Rochester Institute of Technology (Rochester, NY); Rogers State University (Claremore, OK); Rollins College (Winter Park, FL); Saint Francis University (Loretto, PA); Sam Houston State University (Huntsville, TX); San Jacinto College (Pasadena, TX); Simpson College (Indianola, IA); Southern New Hampshire University (Manchester, NH); St. Charles Community College (Cottleville, MO); St. Cloud State University (Saint Cloud, MN); Stevenson University (Owings Mills, MD); Stony Brook University (Stony Brook, NY); SUNY College of Technology at Canton (Canton, NY); Texas Christian University (Fort Worth, TX); Texas Wesleyan University (Fort Worth, TX); The Ohio State University (Columbus, OH); The University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL); The University of Montana (Missoula, MT); The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (Knoxville, TN); The University of Texas at Arlington (Arlington, TX); The University of Texas at Dallas (Richardson, TX); Thomas College (Waterville, ME); Trine University (Angola, IN); Truman State University (Kirksville, MO); University at Buffalo (Buffalo, NY); University of Arkansas (Fayetteville, AR); University of Arkansas at Monticello (Monticello, AR); University of California, Berkeley (Berkeley, CA); University of California, Irvine (Irvine, CA); University of California, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA); University of Central Florida (Orlando, FL); University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg, MO); University of Cincinnati (Cincinnati, OH); University of Hawaii at Manoa (Honolulu, HI); University of Idaho (Moscow, ID); University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Champaign, IL); University of Iowa (Iowa City, IA); University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS); University of Kentucky (Lexington, KY); University of Louisville (Louisville, KY); University of Maryland, College Park (College Park, MD); University of Miami (Coral Gables, FL); University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI); University of Mississippi (University, MS); University of Missouri (Columbia, MO); University of Missouri-St. Louis (Saint Louis, MO); University of New Haven (West Haven, CT); University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, NC); University of North Carolina at Charlotte (Charlotte, NC); University of North Texas (Denton, TX); University of Oklahoma (Norman, OK); University of Oregon (Eugene, OR); University of Pikeville (Pikeville, KY); University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC); University of South Florida (Tampa, FL); University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA); University of the Cumberlands (Williamsburg, KY); University of Utah (Salt Lake City, UT); University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA); University of Washington (Seattle, WA); University of Wisconsin-River Falls (River Falls, WI); University of Wisconsin–Madison (Madison, WI); Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN); Wake Forest University (Winston-Salem, NC); Wayne State College (Wayne, NE); West Virginia Wesleyan College (Buckhannon, WV); Western Kentucky University (Bowling Green, KY); Winthrop University (Rock Hill, SC).
Can you get a scholarship for League of Legends?
Yes. Concordia University Texas: Scholarship for recruited esports athletes only: $250 per year ($125 fall + $125 spring); stackable with other scholarships. (2025-26) Illinois Wesleyan University: $25,000 scholarships available, per program director (2023 · press) Kettering University: Esports scholarships worth up to $5,000 a year for new incoming students who compete for Kettering Esports (2026) Manchester University: Manchester awards additional scholarships, up to $6,000 per year, to students who are members of the Esports team. (2025-26) Maryville University: Up to $2,000 per year; tryout required (current page) Messiah University: Christian Leadership in Esports Scholarships: $1,000 to $5,000 per academic year for incoming first-year and transfer students, renewable. (2026-27) Minnesota State University, Mankato: Rolfsrud-Wallerstedt Esports Scholarship: $2,000 for current first-year students who align with an underrepresented population; applications open each February. (2025-26) Northwood University: Up to $3,000 at launch; now merit-based, set by the coach (2019) Ohio Wesleyan University: Esports scholarships of up to $5,000 per student each year, based on skill and merit (2025-26) Rochester Institute of Technology: 20 esports scholarships of $2,000 per year for new students starting fall 2025, plus performance-based awards for select current students (2025-26) Rogers State University: Coach described the esports scholarship as $1,000 toward tuition plus $250 toward books each semester. (unknown) Stevenson University: $2,000 per year eSports Scholarship for new students (Fall 2024 onward), renewable for four years. It cannot be combined with the Founders' or Seven Oaks scholarships. (Fall 2024+) Texas Wesleyan University: Up to 12 esports scholarships of $2,000 each, based on performance and game history; stackable with other aid. (2018-19) Thomas College: Esports scholarship of up to $10,000, based on individual skill level. (undated (page live Oct 2026)) Trine University: Esports Activity Award: $1,000 per year for esports team athletes, renewable and stackable with merit aid; must be declared before enrolling as a freshman. Program also covers tournament entry, travel, lodging and meals. (2025-26) University of California, Irvine: Partial scholarships of $3,000 or $6,000 per year (2026) University of Hawaii at Manoa: $2,000 per scholarship (APFCU-funded, awarded to varsity Overwatch players) (2023-24) University of Utah: $1,000 per year at launch; 2.5 GPA required to keep it (2017) West Virginia Wesleyan College: Esports scholarships of $1,000-$6,000 per year, stackable with other college scholarships and grants (2024-25)