ESPORTS OPPORTUNITIES
Ever-expanding List of Opportunities
As the Esports field and its popularity grows, so does the list of opportunities available for students, ranging from careers, college scholarships, and connections to other jobs. While a student might not necessarily find their passion in the Esports field, their passion for videogames might take them down a route in computer science, coding, virtual production, or any other technology related field.
Colleges
Scholarships, Scouting, and Degrees
As Esports grows in popularity, many colleges and universities have also started to officially adopt it into their school curriculum either as clubs or as athletic programs. Higher education all across North America have began to form teams of players, each competing in different games. There are scholarship opportunities and some colleges even scout for players during Esports events.
Careers
Promising Jobs in Esports Jobs
The Esports industry is not limited to just the players playing games, but also include a whole host of background actors that organize, host, manage, analyze, and market these events and games. A prospective student interested in Esports may also be able to find a career in one of these roles, instead of simply being an Esports athlete.
Other Industries
Intertwined Interests and Motivation
By having an inherent interest in videogames, students could also be curious about the process of creating, publishing, and marketing said products. The hands-on experience learnt from playing could be a steppingstone for further exploration of computer-related fields, such as computer science, coding, or even graphic design, sound design, and virtual production.