Education
Empowering students through innovative workshops, career-readiness programs, and industry-leading experiences that connect the next generation to opportunities in gaming, esports, technology, and emerging careers.
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Careers
Connect students to potential internship and full-time career opportunities in the gaming and esports industry
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Scholarship
Provide scholarship, awards and mentorship opportunities to students
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Mentorship
Mentoring, Networking and E Meet-ups with corporate partners and industry leaders
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Gaming Labs
Operate and support Gaming & Innovation Labs across 21 HBCUs in 11 states, providing students with hands-on access to gaming, technology, and emerging career pathways. These spaces serve as hubs for professional development, workforce readiness, digital skills training, industry engagement, certifications, and experiential learning opportunities that prepare students for success in the innovation economy.
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BCGA's Purpose

The BCGA Foundation is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on providing deserving students in digital deserts with access to certifications, hands-on learning, and career pathways in gaming, innovation, technology, and emerging industries. Through strategic partnerships, BCGAF connects students to workforce opportunities while building sustainable technology ecosystems on HBCU campuses.

Goals & Deliverables

Gaming Industry and Esports

Introduce deserving high school and college students to opportunities in the gaming & esports industry

Careers

Connect students to potential internship and full-time career opportunities in the gaming and esports industry.

Team Building & Leadership Skills

Create team building & leadership skills at the campus level, that can be used for competitive internships and career opportunities plus esports tournaments globally

Scholarships

Provide scholarship, awards and mentorship opportunities to students

Events & Workshops

Curate events, workshops, and summits to educate and connect students with professionals & leaders within the esports industry

BCGA success stories

SUPPORTED BY PLAYSTATION® CAREER PATHWAYS PROGRAM

BCGA Success Scholarship Awarded June 1st. MORE Scholarships will be awarded this Fall.

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What People Say

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James Carter
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Alexis Minor
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Khaleel Walker
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Korderrick Davis
Thank you for everything tonight BCGA! I will be sure to integrate the expert insights we learned as I continue shaping my career.
Kobe Fonkeu
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Esdras Nesanet
Thank you all for great advice and perspectives
Aaron Young
Thank you so much Keshia Walker I am so grateful for you and everyone else who has given your time to us, especially on a Saturday!
Hayfa Sultan
Thank you so much to the panelists! Your stories are inspiring and the advice you all have given is priceless! I'm so appreciative of you all and this event!
Destinee Bailey
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Luke Hamilton
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Sofia Aguirre
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, Sheree Edmund
This was a great opportunity, definitely can't wait to follow up!
Zee Turner
Super great opportunity, and all of the panelists were really helpful and interesting! Thank you again to all of the panelists and organizers.
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