Access
Bring students closer to technology, gaming, esports, education, and hands-on learning experiences.
Step inside the labsOUR STORY / EST. MAY 2020Opening doors.
Opening doors.
Creating possibilities.
BCGA Foundation connects students to the education, people and technology that can shape their next chapter.
OUR MISSIONTalent deserves
501(c)(3) nonprofit · Founded May 2020
Talent deserves
a way forward.
501(c)(3) nonprofit · Founded May 2020BCGA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in May 2020 with the mission to provide students in digital deserts and deserving communities with education, resources, and career opportunities in the gaming and technology industries.
01 / HOW IT BEGAN
A vision for more opportunity.
BCGA Foundation was established in May 2020 to create greater access, exposure, and opportunities for students at HBCUs.
Founded by Keshia Walker, a Florida A&M University alumna, the organization brings students closer to the people, resources and experiences shaping gaming, esports and technology.
02 / WHAT OPPORTUNITY LOOKS LIKE
Access. Connection. A next step.
BCGA Foundation connects HBCU students with education, technology, gaming, esports, mentorship, scholarships, and career opportunities that help prepare them for the industries of tomorrow.
Connection
Connect students with mentors, professionals, employers, partners, and industry leaders.
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Create pathways through scholarships, career development, internships, mentorship, events, and industry exposure.
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THE REASON BEHIND THE WORK
The digital divide is an opportunity divide.
Through education, gaming and esports, technology, mentorship, scholarships, career development, and industry partnerships, BCGA Foundation helps connect students with experiences and relationships that can prepare them for emerging career opportunities.
03 / OUR REACH
A national network. A personal connection.
BCGA Foundation works across a network of 21 HBCUs in 11 states, connecting students with programs, resources, industry relationships, and experiences designed to expand access to gaming, esports, technology, and career pathways.
- HBCUs in the network
- 21
- States represented
- 11
- Year founded
- 2020
FIVE STRATEGIC PLATFORMSOne mission.
One mission.
More ways in.
Our work brings five connected platforms together so students can build knowledge, confidence and a clearer path forward.
BE PART OF THE OPPORTUNITIES
Help open the next door.
Help create more opportunities for HBCU students to learn, connect, build careers, and gain access to the industries shaping the future.