220 college esports programs field Super Smash Bros. Ultimate teams in our directory, across 43 states. 18 publish scholarship amounts, led by Northwest State (full tuition), Illinois Wesleyan (up to $25,000), Thomas (up to $10,000). Their median average net price is $14,792 per year.
Archbold, OH · Midwest · Varsity
NSCC Thunder Esports Scholarships: full-tuition (GPA of 2.75 to obtain) and half-tuition (GPA of 2.5 to obtain), for esports team members who go above and beyond in supporting esports events and operations; renew with 2.5 GPA (full) or 2.0 GPA (half)
Bloomington, IL · Midwest · Varsity since 2018
$25,000 scholarships available, per program director
Waterville, ME · Northeast · Varsity
Esports scholarship of up to $10,000, based on individual skill level.
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.
Buckhannon, WV · South · Varsity since 2019
Esports scholarships of $1,000-$6,000 per year, stackable with other college scholarships and grants
Flint, MI · Midwest · Varsity since 2020
Esports scholarships worth up to $5,000 a year for new incoming students who compete for Kettering Esports
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.
Delaware, OH · Midwest · Varsity since 2022
Esports scholarships of up to $5,000 per student each year, based on skill and merit
Liberty, MO · Midwest · Varsity since 2024
Esports student-athletes are awarded up to $3,500 (Esport Talent Scholarship).
Midland, MI · Midwest · Varsity since 2019
Up to $3,000 at launch; now merit-based, set by the coach
Claremore, OK · South · Varsity
Coach described the esports scholarship as $1,000 toward tuition plus $250 toward books each semester.
Akron, OH · Midwest · Varsity since 2018
Varsity members can earn $1,000–$2,500
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.
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
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.
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.
Dallas, TX · South · Varsity
All varsity esports athletes are eligible to receive $500 in additional scholarship funds
Austin, TX · South · Varsity since 2019
Scholarship for recruited esports athletes only: $250 per year ($125 fall + $125 spring); stackable with other scholarships.
Reading, PA · Northeast · Varsity since 2021
Athletics says the program has scholarships. No amount is published.
Ashland, OH · Midwest · Varsity since 2018
Esports athletes can earn athletic scholarship money to reduce tuition; varsity players keep 100% of prize earnings.
Waco, TX · South · Varsity since 2025
First-year roster mixes recruited scholarship student-athletes and varsity walk-ons; goal is four scholarship programs next year. No amounts published.
Bellevue, NE · Midwest · Varsity since 2017
Bellevue says it actively recruits top gamers and offers esports scholarships, with substantial annual support through the Bruin Advantage Scholarship for residential students; no dollar amounts published
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.
Boise, ID · West · Varsity since 2017
Esports scholarships offered; amount not published
Eugene, OR · West · Varsity since 2018
athletic scholarships available; amount not published
Beeville, TX · South · Varsity since 2021
May 2026 athletics release says signees are "earning college scholarships" with the CBC Esports program; no amounts published
Twin Falls, ID · West · Varsity since 2026
Esports scholarships offered; amounts not published.
Neosho, MO · Midwest · Varsity since 2020
Crowder lists 'Coed: Esports' among its athletic scholarship categories; athletic scholarship amounts vary and are determined by the coach/Athletic Director
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.
Johnson City, TN · South · Varsity since 2019
Scholarships for varsity student-athletes; amount depends on skill level, academic performance and financial need.
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
Iowa Falls, IA · Midwest · Varsity since 2024
College says it is 'offering scholarships to help students with tuition'; amounts not published (contact coach).
Big Rapids, MI · Midwest · Varsity since 2025
Partial scholarships for players competing in GLIAC-related titles; no amounts published
Fresno, CA · West · Varsity since 2024
esports scholarships available; amount not published
Centreville, MI · Midwest · Varsity since 2023
eSports Scholarship: flat-rate participation award each semester for varsity team members, helps cover tuition, books or fees; 'Fixed per semester (based on available funding)', renewable with 2.0 GPA (amount not published)
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.
Hutchinson, KS · Midwest · Varsity since 2020
E-Sports is listed among HutchCC activity scholarships; amounts are not published.
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.
Southfield, MI · Midwest · Varsity since 2021
Athletic scholarships are available for esports.
Lubbock, TX · South · Varsity since 2020
Esports is a coed scholarship sport in LCU Athletics; amounts not published on official pages
Marshalltown, IA · Midwest · Varsity since 2022
An April 2026 MCC release says funds raised go to the MCC Esports account 'to provide additional scholarships' to future esports student-athletes; amounts not published. The Iowa Valley scholarships page lists Activity & Athletic Scholarships without amounts.
Oxford, OH · Midwest · Varsity since 2016
A small number of partial varsity scholarships; amount not published
East Lansing, MI · Midwest · Varsity since 2023
A limited number of scholarships for varsity esports are available; partial, amounts vary
Oklahoma City, OK · South · Varsity since 2020
Varsity program offers esports scholarships; amounts not published
Poplarville, MS · South · Varsity since 2025
Scholarships will be available (amounts not published)
Loretto, PA · Northeast · Varsity since 2020
Scholarship Team competes at the varsity level; esports scholarships offered, amounts not published
Manchester, NH · Northeast · Varsity since 2019
Esports scholarships are open to students of any major. No amount is published.
Canton, IL · Midwest · Varsity since 2023
Esports page lists Academic, Athletic and Foundation scholarships under Financial Aid; no amounts published
Saint Cloud, MN · Midwest · Varsity since 2022
Scholarships are available for Varsity and Academy team participants; amounts are not published (contact esports@stcloudstate.edu).
Missoula, MT · West · Varsity since 2019
UM eSports Scholarship for team members (preference to Bitterroot Valley students); amount not published
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)
Tiffin, OH · Midwest · Varsity since 2017
Esports program offers numerous scholarship opportunities that can be combined with academic scholarships; no current amount published.
Kirksville, MO · Midwest · Varsity since 2022
Esports athletes and recruits are scholarship-eligible; amounts are not published.
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.
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.
Lincoln, NE · Midwest · Varsity since 2023
Up to 10 partial scholarships for varsity players; amounts not published
Norman, OK · South · Club since 2018
Some Intercollegiate Esports students receive scholarship support, dependent on fundraising each semester; amounts not published
Fort Wayne, IN · Midwest · Varsity since 2020
The USF Esports team is actively recruiting and offering scholarships for Fall 2025 in Rocket League, Valorant, Overwatch 2, and Super Smash Bros.
Forest City, IA · Midwest · Varsity since 2020
Waldorf Esports Participation Scholarship for incoming freshmen and transfers who join the esports team and are not receiving another athletic/participation scholarship; stacks with academic merit aid up to stacking limits.
Plainview, TX · South · Varsity since 2019
Scholarships are available (amounts not published)
Wichita, KS · Midwest · Varsity
Scholarships offered since Fall 2022, based on experience, roster needs and financial need; no amounts published.
Rock Hill, SC · South · Varsity since 2019
Financial aid assistance is available. No amounts published.
Adrian, MI · Midwest · Varsity since 2020
No esports scholarships published
Mays Landing, NJ · Northeast · Varsity
No esports scholarships published; page lists only tournament prizes and entry fees
Berea, OH · Midwest · Varsity since 2022
No esports scholarships published
Tacoma, WA · West · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
Paramus, NJ · Northeast · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
Lake Jackson, TX · South · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
Mount Vernon, GA · South · Varsity since 2020
No esports scholarship amounts published
Sioux City, IA · Midwest · Varsity since 2022
No esports scholarships published
Lincroft, NJ · Northeast · Varsity
No esports scholarships published; varsity requires full-time status and 2.0 GPA
Caldwell, NJ · Northeast · Varsity since 2019
No esports scholarship information is published.
Blackwood, NJ · Northeast · Varsity since 2022
No esports scholarships published
Laurel, MD · Northeast · Varsity since 2022
No esports scholarship terms published (the official page says 'More information Coming Soon')
Poteau, OK · South · Varsity
No current esports scholarship terms on the college site. An undated KFSM report described a textbook waiver and a $200 Poteau housing waiver for varsity team members.
Hickory, NC · South · Varsity since 2019
No standing esports scholarship published; a 2022 recruiting event offered $2,500 in scholarship prizing (older than 2024-25)
Cedarville, OH · Midwest · Varsity since 2025
No esports scholarships published
Grand Island, NE · Midwest · Varsity since 2022
No esports scholarships published
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
Centralia, WA · West · Varsity since 2019
No esports scholarships published
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
McKinney, TX · South · Varsity since 2024
No esports scholarships published
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.
Dallas, TX · South · Club since 2019
No esports scholarships published
Dallas, TX · South · Varsity since 2021
No esports scholarships published
Danville, IL · Midwest · Varsity since 2019
No esports scholarship terms published; local TV (WCIA, undated) quotes head coach Guido Esteves saying team members receive scholarships
Daytona Beach, FL · South · Varsity since 2023
No esports scholarships published
Chicago, IL · Midwest · Varsity since 2018
No esports scholarships published
Ankeny, IA · Midwest · Club
No esports scholarships published (esports is run by Campus Recreation)
Thatcher, AZ · West · Varsity since 2021
No esports scholarship terms published. EAC's scholarships page says only that athletic scholarships 'are determined by the coaching staff for each sport' and does not name esports.
Montgomery, AL · South · Varsity
No scholarship terms published on the sources found.
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)
Boston, MA · Northeast · Varsity since 2022
No esports scholarship terms published on Fisher's official esports page
Melbourne, FL · South · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
Jacksonville, FL · South · Varsity since 2024
No esports scholarships published
Franklin, IN · Midwest · Varsity since 2021
No esports scholarships published
Winter Park, FL · South · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
Fairfax, VA · South · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
Atlanta, GA · South · Varsity since 2017
No esports scholarship amounts published; varsity players must keep a 3.0 GPA
University Park, IL · Midwest · Varsity since 2025
No esports scholarships published
Jamestown, NC · South · Varsity since 2022
No esports scholarships published
Saint Peter, MN · Midwest · Club since 2023
No esports scholarships published (NCAA Division III school).
Waterloo, IA · Midwest · Varsity since 2018
No current esports scholarship terms published (2018 launch release and 2020 KCRG/college story said scholarships were available).
Normal, IL · Midwest · Varsity since 2020
No esports scholarships published
Hesston, KS · Midwest · Varsity since 2024
No esports scholarships published
Hillsboro, TX · South · Varsity since 2024
No esports scholarships published
Raymond, MS · South · Varsity since 2019
No esports scholarships published (esports page says it is a recruited sport, no aid terms)
Troy, NY · Northeast · Varsity since 2020
No esports scholarships published
Huntington, IN · Midwest · Varsity since 2023
No esports scholarships published
Fort Dodge, IA · Midwest · Varsity since 2018
No esports scholarships published (only the 2018 launch release).
Ames, IA · Midwest · Club since 2009
No esports scholarships published
Council Bluffs, IA · Midwest · Varsity since 2021
No esports scholarship terms published by the college (a June 2024 WOWT TV report quotes the program saying 'we offer scholarship').
Lima, OH · Midwest · Varsity since 2025
No esports scholarships published
Harrisonburg, VA · South · Varsity since 2022
No esports scholarships published
Hillsboro, MO · Midwest · Varsity since 2024
No esports scholarships published
Fort Lauderdale, FL · South · Varsity since 2019
No esports scholarships published
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)
Grayling, MI · Midwest · Varsity since 2024
No esports scholarships published
Watertown, SD · Midwest · Varsity
Esports page lists 'potential for scholarships' and a 'financial aid rebate'; no amounts or terms published
Leesburg, FL · South · Varsity since 2024
No esports scholarships published
Kirtland, OH · Midwest · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
Laredo, TX · South · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
Newton, MA · Northeast · Club
No esports scholarships published
Elyria, OH · Midwest · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
Baton Rouge, LA · South · Club since 2016
No esports scholarships published
New Orleans, LA · South · Varsity since 2022
No esports scholarships published
Nanticoke, PA · Northeast · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
Madison, WI · Midwest · Varsity since 2020
No esports scholarships published
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)
Tucumcari, NM · West · Varsity since 2025
No esports scholarships published; esports page lists eligibility (full time, 2.5 GPA) only
Perkinston, MS · South · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
West Plains, MO · Midwest · Varsity since 2022
No esports scholarships published (athletics FAQ mentions a scholarship only for cheer)
Moberly, MO · Midwest · Varsity since 2024
No esports scholarships published
Bronx, NY · Northeast · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
Flint, MI · Midwest · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
Corsicana, TX · South · Varsity since 2023
No esports scholarships published
Wahpeton, ND · Midwest · Club since 2019
No esports scholarships published; esports is a club with a $100 participation fee
Wausau, WI · Midwest · Varsity since 2019
No esports scholarships published
Blountville, TN · South · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
DeKalb, IL · Midwest · Varsity
No current esports scholarship terms published. NIU says all varsity players got a $500 donor-funded scholarship in 2023-24.
Highland Heights, KY · South · Varsity since 2021
No esports scholarship amounts published
Bentonville, AR · South · Varsity since 2023
No esports scholarships published
Niceville, FL · South · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
Rochester Hills, MI · Midwest · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
Stillwater, OK · South · Club since 2018
No esports scholarships published
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)
Syracuse, NY · Northeast · Varsity since 2022
No esports scholarships published
Westerville, OH · Midwest · Varsity since 2024
No esports scholarships published
Springfield, MO · Midwest · Varsity since 2022
No esports scholarships published
Pensacola, FL · South · Varsity since 2022
No esports scholarships published; the 2022 launch announcement said no scholarships were offered.
West Lafayette, IN · Midwest · Club
No esports scholarships published
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.
Radford, VA · South · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
Ashland, VA · South · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
South Prince George, VA · South · Varsity since 2024
No esports scholarships published
Winter Park, FL · South · Club since 2019
No esports scholarships published
Chicago, IL · Midwest · Varsity since 2022
No esports scholarships published
Birmingham, AL · South · Varsity since 2025
No esports scholarships published
Pasadena, TX · South · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
Portsmouth, OH · Midwest · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
Winchester, VA · South · Varsity
No scholarship information published on the competition-team page.
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.
Hillsboro, OH · Midwest · Varsity
No esports scholarship terms published (esports page has an 'eSports Scholarships' heading that only links to NCSA's general esports scholarship guide)
Fennimore, WI · Midwest · Club since 2021
No esports scholarships published
Port Huron, MI · Midwest · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
Bridgeton, MO · Midwest · Varsity since 2024
No esports scholarships published
Sedalia, MO · Midwest · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
Stony Brook, NY · Northeast · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
Canton, NY · Northeast · Varsity since 2018
The program page does not publish any esports-specific scholarship.
Syracuse, NY · Northeast · Varsity since 2024
No esports scholarships published
Laredo, TX · South · Varsity since 2021
No esports scholarships published
Lubbock, TX · South · Club since 2017
No esports scholarships published
Columbus, OH · Midwest · Varsity since 2019
Scholarships are not yet available at Ohio State.
Knoxville, TN · South · Club since 2013
No esports scholarships published
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)
Athens, TX · South · Varsity since 2021
No esports scholarships published
Roseburg, OR · West · Varsity since 2020
No esports scholarships published
Cranford, NJ · Northeast · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
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.
Los Angeles, CA · West · Club since 2018
No esports scholarships published
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.
Cincinnati, OH · Midwest · Club
No esports scholarships published
Dayton, OH · Midwest · Club
No esports scholarships published
Newark, DE · Northeast · Varsity since 2019
No esports scholarships published
Houston, TX · South · Club
No esports scholarships published
Houston, TX · South · Club since 2018
No esports scholarships published
Moscow, ID · West · Varsity
not published
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.
Iowa City, IA · Midwest · Club since 2018
No esports scholarships published
Jamestown, ND · Midwest · Varsity since 2017
No current esports scholarship terms published; press (CBS Colorado) reported an esports scholarship signing in an earlier year, amount not stated
Lawrence, KS · Midwest · Varsity since 2019
No esports scholarships published
Lexington, KY · South · Club since 2017
No esports scholarships published
Louisville, KY · South · Club
No esports scholarships published
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.
Minneapolis, MN · Midwest · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
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)
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.
West Haven, CT · Northeast · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
Chapel Hill, NC · South · Club
No esports scholarships published
Greensboro, NC · South · Varsity since 2024
No esports scholarships published; Premier team members receive dedicated coaching, apparel, marketing and travel support
Leavenworth, KS · Midwest · Varsity since 2019
No current esports scholarship terms published. A 2018 statement said scholarships were available, with no amount.
Columbia, SC · South · Club since 2015
No esports scholarships published
Sumter, SC · South · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
Tampa, FL · South · Varsity since 2020
No esports scholarships published
Los Angeles, CA · West · Varsity since 2020
No esports scholarships published
Hattiesburg, MS · South · Varsity
No esports scholarships published.
Williamsburg, KY · South · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
Seattle, WA · West · Varsity since 2020
No esports scholarships published
Carrollton, GA · South · Varsity since 2022
No esports scholarships published
River Falls, WI · Midwest · Varsity since 2023
No esports scholarships published
Menomonie, WI · Midwest · Varsity since 2020
No esports scholarships published
Winston-Salem, NC · South · Club
No esports scholarships published
Portland, OR · West · Varsity
not published
Sugar Grove, IL · Midwest · Varsity since 2020
No esports-specific scholarships published; general $1,000 Waubonsee Foundation Student Athlete Scholarship exists (esports eligibility not stated)
Wayne, NE · Midwest · Varsity since 2020
No esports scholarships published
Gunnison, CO · West · Varsity since 2019
not published
Sioux City, IA · Midwest · Varsity since 2023
No esports scholarships published by the college (only third-party recruiting directories mention athletic scholarships).
Kalamazoo, MI · Midwest · Varsity since 2021
No esports scholarships published
Raleigh, NC · South · Varsity since 2021
No esports scholarships published
Milwaukee, WI · Midwest · Varsity since 2022
No esports scholarships published
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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) 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) Northwest State Community College: NSCC Thunder Esports Scholarships: full-tuition (GPA of 2.75 to obtain) and half-tuition (GPA of 2.5 to obtain), for esports team members who go above and beyond in supporting esports events and operations; renew with 2.5 GPA (full) or 2.0 GPA (half) (current page) 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) Texas Wesleyan University: Up to 12 esports scholarships of $2,000 each, based on performance and game history; stackable with other aid. (2018-19) The University of Akron: Varsity members can earn $1,000–$2,500 (current page) 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 North Texas at Dallas: All varsity esports athletes are eligible to receive $500 in additional scholarship funds (2025-26) West Virginia Wesleyan College: Esports scholarships of $1,000-$6,000 per year, stackable with other college scholarships and grants (2024-25) William Jewell College: Esports student-athletes are awarded up to $3,500 (Esport Talent Scholarship). (2025-26)