More than 80 universities in the US and Canada have established esports programmes, with some even offering scholarships for talented gamers. The National Association of Collegiate Esports, which oversees inter-collegiate competition in gaming, says universities have thus far issued almost $9m in scholarships and financial aid related to esports. But while these programs are helping students get into college, they may not be enough to help them make it out of it.
More than 80 universities in the US and Canada have established esports programmes, with some even offering scholarships for talented gamers. The National Association of Collegiate Esports, which oversees inter-collegiate competition in gaming, says universities have thus far issued almost $9m in scholarships and financial aid related to esports. The introduction of programmes, however, has been met with criticism from some educational figures, accusing colleges of promoting video games over academics.