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RIT’s Counter-Strike 2 team won the 2023 National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) Grand Finals. (photo courtesy of RIT)
RIT launches esports scholarships
RIT’s Counter-Strike 2 team won the 2023 National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) Grand Finals. (photo courtesy of RIT)
Andrea Deckert//March 11, 2025//
Rochester Institute of Technology is launching its first esports scholarships, which recognize students for their competitive video gaming skills and dedication to representing the university at the highest level.
Starting in the fall, RIT will offer 20 scholarships for new students – providing $2,000 each year. The university will also offer performance-based scholarships for select current students.
As the esports industry has grown, more than 200 colleges have formed esports teams. Several have begun offering scholarships.
RIT scholarships are also available to students with the skills to run esports operations teams. RIT’s seven student-led support teams help run everything from designing the jerseys to running events to broadcasting live-streamed matches.
“We want to attract and support these high-caliber esports students, who are hyper-intelligent and driven to succeed in all aspects of life,” said Chad Weeden, director of esports and cybersecurity range at RIT. “Frankly, it’s also fun to win national championships.”
RIT Esports – formed in 2016 – has brought home 18 national championships, and students have won more than $100,000 in prizes. RIT Esports currently competes in 23 games, including Rocket League, Hearthstone, League of Legends and Overwatch.
With more than 200 competitive players and around 2,600 community members, RIT Esports is bigger than many college athletics programs.
Apply for the esports 2025-2026 scholarship by March 21 on the RIT website.
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