Partial Bachelor's Degree

Illinois Tech Esports Scholarship at Illinois Institute of Technology 2026

Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT Chicago)

Award

Partial

Awards

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Eligible

India

Deadline

Rolling

Overview

The Illinois Tech Esports Scholarship is offered by the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT Chicago) to support students who are committed to community-building, leadership development, and growth in the esports community. It provides partial funding of USD 5,000 per year for up to four years, or five years for architecture students. The scholarship is open to incoming first-year Bachelors students who are United States citizens or permanent residents. Eligibility is limited to incoming first-year students who are US citizens or permanent residents and who demonstrate a commitment to building a positive community, leadership skills, and experience in competitive esports such as League of Legends, Overwatch, and Hearthstone. The scholarship can be used at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT Chicago). To apply, submit an application that includes a one-page essay describing your involvement in esports. The deadline is rolling.

Eligibility

Open only to incoming first-year students who are United States citizens or permanent residents.
Must demonstrate a commitment to building a positive community.
Must exhibit leadership skills.
Must have demonstrated experience in competitive esports, including games such as League of Legends, Overwatch, and Hearthstone.
Must show interest in the development and growth of the Illinois Tech Esports community.

Benefits

The scholarship award is USD 5,000 per year for up to four years (five years for architecture).

How to apply

Submit an application that includes a one-page essay describing your involvement in esports.
Finalists will be invited to connect with the Illinois Tech Esports (ITE) student organizations on the ITE Discord App.
Finalists will participate in a virtual or in-person meet-and-greet with members of the ITE leadership team.
Finalists will demonstrate gameplay skills in a series of gaming sessions with members of ITE.

Please note: scholarship values, the number of awards, eligibility and deadlines change from year to year and are indicative here. Always confirm the current details on the official provider or university website before applying, and beware of any third party asking for payment to “secure” a scholarship.

Apply on official site

Official source: https://www.wemakescholars.com/scholarship/illinois-tech-esports-scholarship-at-illinois-institute-of-technology