Our work
We connect students to workshops, mentorship, scholarships, gaming labs, and career-readiness experiences that help turn curiosity into momentum.
BCGA Foundation
Axon Scholarship & Mentorship Program
Scholarships, awards, and mentorship opportunities for students pursuing their next chapter.
Our community
BCGAF works with HBCU communities, corporate partners, educators, and industry leaders to build sustainable pathways into the innovation economy.
A connected ecosystem
Through strategic partnerships, BCGAF connects students to workforce opportunities while building sustainable technology ecosystems on HBCU campuses.
Gaming & Innovation Labs
BCGAF operates and supports Gaming & Innovation Labs across 21 HBCUs in 11 states, providing students with access to gaming, technology, professional development, workforce readiness, digital skills training, industry engagement, certifications, and experiential learning.
Career readiness
Students build practical skills, meet industry professionals, and explore career pathways through workshops, events, and real-world learning opportunities.
Conversations. Connections. Careers.
Our events bring students together with peers, mentors, and industry leaders for learning, networking, and opportunity.
BCGA media story
More young women seek careers in booming video game industry
CBS46 explores how more young women are pursuing scholarships and career opportunities in the growing video game industry.
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This Is Our Moment to Be Ahead of the Curve: What Esports Could Mean for HBCUs
A look at the opportunity esports can create for HBCU students, campuses, and the future of the industry.
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Esports leagues growing on HBCU campuses
Historically Black colleges and universities are expanding their presence in gaming and esports, creating new pathways for students.
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Black Woman Breaks Ceiling In The Gaming Industry As The First To Launch Collegiate E-sports & Gaming Company
The Black Collegiate Gaming Association creates scholarship, career, competition, and technology opportunities for Black college students.
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Why Educators Should Embrace Esports
With esports growing in higher education, universities investing in the space can create meaningful learning and engagement opportunities.
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What is eSports? A look at an explosive billion-dollar industry
An introduction to the world of competitive, organized video gaming and the rapidly growing esports industry.
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Prepare for your next opportunity by building your skills, expanding your network, and connecting with industry pathways.
Support for your journey
BCGAF provides scholarship, awards and mentorship opportunities to students as they build their education and career pathways.
Contact information
[email protected] · 404.872.9899 · 404.872.9699 · 3131 Piedmont Rd Ne, Suite 205 Atlanta, GA 30305
Invest in opportunity
Your support helps the BCGA Foundation provide education, resources, and career opportunities to students in digital deserts and underserved communities.
Campus opportunity
Gaming & Innovation Labs and campus programming help students access hands-on learning, professional development, and industry engagement.
Build with us
Partnerships connect students to resources, mentors, certifications, and career pathways in the innovation economy.