Where black & women of color college students are introduced to the gaming industry & esports
Where participants build leadership skills at the campus level, to use for competitive tournaments globally
Where students get gaming industry & esports internships and full-time career opportunities
Where students can secure scholarship, awards and mentorship opportunities from the gaming industry & esports
The Black Collegiate Gaming Association’s purpose is to pivot black and women of color college students into the overall gaming industry, not only as consumers, but as contributors. We strive to build-up students that will be prepared to interview and become a part of the gaming industry both on the competitive and corporate level. We will aide in creating future groundbreakers.
1. Introduce black and women of color college students to the gaming industry & esports
2. Connect students to potential internship and full-time career opportunities in the gaming and esports industry
3. Create team building & leadership skills at the campus level, that can be used for competitive internships and career opportunities plus esports tournaments globally
4. Provide scholarship, awards and mentorship opportunities to students
5. Curate events, workshops, and summits to educate and connect students with professionals & leaders within the esports industry
Sony Interactive Entertainment and The Black Collegiate Gaming Association (BCGA) believes that an investment in the education of our college students is an investment in their future. Our #1 goal is to graduate students that are prepared to gain corporate or creative roles within the gaming, esports and technology industries. We are dedicated to providing scholarships to deserving upperclassmen students to ensure graduation and increase retention rates. We are excited to announce our scholarship program and its requirements.
