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College esports scholarships, ranked

Every scholarship term below is quoted from the program's own page or cited press, with the year it was published. 27 of 405 programs state an amount; we never estimate the rest.

Programs that publish an amount

Esports scholarship amounts by college
CollegePublished scholarship termsAs ofAvg net priceGrad rate
Northwest State Community CollegeArchbold, OHNSCC 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) sourcecurrent page$13,55546%
Illinois Wesleyan UniversityBloomington, IL$25,000 scholarships available, per program director source2023 · press$28,19975%
Thomas CollegeWaterville, MEEsports scholarship of up to $10,000, based on individual skill level. sourceundated (page live Oct 2026)$18,88554%
Manchester UniversityNorth Manchester, INManchester awards additional scholarships, up to $6,000 per year, to students who are members of the Esports team. source2025-26$18,80546%
University of California, IrvineIrvine, CAPartial scholarships of $3,000 or $6,000 per year source2026$14,25187%
West Virginia Wesleyan CollegeBuckhannon, WVEsports scholarships of $1,000-$6,000 per year, stackable with other college scholarships and grants source2024-25$18,08357%
Kettering UniversityFlint, MIEsports scholarships worth up to $5,000 a year for new incoming students who compete for Kettering Esports source2026$34,66071%
Louisburg CollegeLouisburg, NC$5,000 scholarships to play esports at Louisburg College for the top 3 finishers in each game title at Carolina Games Summit tournaments source2024-25$22,69422%
Messiah UniversityMechanicsburg, PAChristian Leadership in Esports Scholarships: $1,000 to $5,000 per academic year for incoming first-year and transfer students, renewable. source2026-27$26,50275%
Ohio Wesleyan UniversityDelaware, OHEsports scholarships of up to $5,000 per student each year, based on skill and merit source2025-26$20,89759%
WSU TechWichita, KSEsports scholarships up to $5,000 a year (tuition and fees only); cash stipends up to $1,000 a year for a very select number of student athletes sourcecurrent page$8,80543%
William Jewell CollegeLiberty, MOEsports student-athletes are awarded up to $3,500 (Esport Talent Scholarship). source2025-26$17,56268%
Northwood UniversityMidland, MIUp to $3,000 at launch; now merit-based, set by the coach source2019$27,23263%
Rogers State UniversityClaremore, OKCoach described the esports scholarship as $1,000 toward tuition plus $250 toward books each semester. sourceunknown$15,31429%
The University of AkronAkron, OHVarsity members can earn $1,000–$2,500 sourcecurrent page$13,94652%
Maryville UniversitySt. Louis, MOUp to $2,000 per year; tryout required sourcecurrent page$22,06666%
Minnesota State University, MankatoMankato, MNRolfsrud-Wallerstedt Esports Scholarship: $2,000 for current first-year students who align with an underrepresented population; applications open each February. source2025-26$19,13954%
Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester, NY20 esports scholarships of $2,000 per year for new students starting fall 2025, plus performance-based awards for select current students source2025-26$34,90670%
Stevenson UniversityOwings Mills, MD$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. sourceFall 2024+$26,50568%
Texas Wesleyan UniversityFort Worth, TXUp to 12 esports scholarships of $2,000 each, based on performance and game history; stackable with other aid. source2018-19$24,06632%
University of Hawaii at ManoaHonolulu, HI$2,000 per scholarship (APFCU-funded, awarded to varsity Overwatch players) source2023-24$15,66464%
Edgecombe Community CollegeTarboro, NCEsports 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 source2026-27—37%
Seminole State CollegeSeminole, OKEsports Team Scholarship: $500 per semester toward books and tuition ($1,000 per year for fall and spring), for esports team members with a 2.0 GPA who complete 12 credit hours source2025-26$14,62840%
Trine UniversityAngola, INEsports 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. source2025-26$25,35564%
University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT$1,000 per year at launch; 2.5 GPA required to keep it source2017$16,20065%
University of North Texas at DallasDallas, TXAll varsity esports athletes are eligible to receive $500 in additional scholarship funds source2025-26$6,42042%
Concordia University TexasAustin, TXScholarship for recruited esports athletes only: $250 per year ($125 fall + $125 spring); stackable with other scholarships. source2025-26$23,13145%

Scholarships offered, amount not published

No published scholarship terms

Questions & answers

How much are college esports scholarships?

Of 405 esports programs we track, 27 publish a dollar amount or full-tuition offer. Published awards range from $250 to $25,000 per year, and the rest describe awards that vary or don't publish terms.

Which colleges offer the biggest esports scholarships?

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) Illinois Wesleyan University: $25,000 scholarships available, per program director (2023 · press) Thomas College: Esports scholarship of up to $10,000, based on individual skill level. (undated (page live Oct 2026)) Manchester University: Manchester awards additional scholarships, up to $6,000 per year, to students who are members of the Esports team. (2025-26) University of California, Irvine: Partial scholarships of $3,000 or $6,000 per year (2026)

Do most esports programs publish scholarship amounts?

No. 76 programs say scholarships are available without stating an amount, and 302 don't publish terms at all. Ask coaches directly during recruiting.