Women in Esports Scholarships

Awarded by : University of Roehampton

Updated on Jan 15, 2025
Nidhi Yadav

University Research Analyst

Women in Esports Scholarships

  • Applicable for

    University of Roehampton in UK

  • Max scholarship per student

    Rs 2,12,360/-

  • No. of students to be awarded

    4

  • Course Level

    Bachelors & Masters

  • Intake year

    Apr 2025 +4 more

  • Type of scholarships

    Merit

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Scholarship Overview

  • The University of Roehampton has announced a new Women in Esports scholarship, the first women-focused esports scholarships to be introduced in Europe

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree, Bachelors Degree

This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in University of Roehampton in UK

  • Available for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: Pound 2,000 => Rs 2,12,360

Conversion rate used: 1 Pound = Rs. 105.63 (last updated 17th January 2025)

Scholarship amount will be given: Yearly

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees ✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense ×Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation ×Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses ✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Spouse/Child Care ×Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover ×Not covered in scholarship
Application ×Not covered in scholarship
Others ✔Scholarship amount can be used for this

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

    • £2000 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

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: 4

  • Up to four scholarships are available

Scholarship Eligibility

No specific eligibility requirement mentioned on the Scholarship site, student profile will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Special Restrictions

  • Only for Women

  • The University of Roehampton has announced a new Women in Esports scholarship, the first women-focused esports scholarships to be introduced in Europe. 

Eligibility

  • Anyone who identifies as a woman is eligible for the Roehampton Women in Esports Scholarship
  • Students need to be undergraduate or postgraduate students at the University of Roehampton.

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from India +239 more

Application Process for this scholarship

Application Documents

Type of documents Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
Official transcripts Required

  • Supporting statement
    • In no more than 500 words please explain why you should be considered for the Scholarship, including details of your performances or activities over the last 12 months and aims for the future.
  • Achievements
    • Please provide details of your achievements to date, including any honours, awards received, prize money or specific performances.
  • Academic transcripts and certificates
  • English Proficiency scores
  • A copy of passport
  • Documents may vary from course to course

Scholarship Application

This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Important Dates

Date Additional Details
Application start date Not Available
  • Esports Scholarships applications for 2025 entry will open for application on 30 October
Application final end date Not Available
  • Esport Scholarships applications for 2024 entry are open but deadline is not specified

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).

FAQ Link https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/student-life/sport-roehampton/esports-scholarship/
Contact email esports@roehampton.ac.uk

Additional Information

  • 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.
  • As part of the new scholarships, Roehampton Esports will also be partnering with a host of organisations including Women in Games, the National University Esports League (NUEL), Cat Collective, Special Effect and London Esports to bring new opportunities for scholarship recipients, such as work placements and professional esports and industry training. Together with Women in Games, the University of Roehampton will also host weekly women-only esports sessions open to all women in the University, as well as further networking sessions.

  • To apply for the Roehampton esports Scholarship you should:

    1. Apply for an undergraduate or postgraduate course with the university. View our courses.
    2. Please also complete the application form below, under 'Apply'.
    3. If you are offered a place with us, accept the offer (if you are an undergraduate, you should accept as your first choice; in Clearing you need to complete your application and, where necessary, refer yourself to UCAS)

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