Aspiring Game Developers Get Scholarships in U.S. | EYES IN ...

In October, the Entertainment Software Association Foundation (ESAF) awarded scholarships to 30 women and minority students for the 2012-2013 academic year to pursue computer and video game-related degrees. The recipients include graduating high school seniors and college students currently enrolled full-time at accredited four-year colleges and universities.

"We are proud to support these outstanding students as they follow their academic and professional dreams,' said Michael D. Gallagher, president and CEO of ESA, the trade association that represents U.S. computer and video game publishers.

?By providing access to critical education and technical skills, the scholarship program helps to cultivate young, ambitious game developers and future leaders of our industry. These scholarship recipients represent the next generation of innovative thinkers, who will create games and technologies that will drive our industry's continued growth and success.?

Each student will receive $3,000 toward a degree that will prepare them for employment in the evolving entertainment software industry. Academic and artistic concentrations among this year's scholarship recipients represent almost all aspects of video game development: graphic design, computer science, animation, programming, digital entertainment and software engineering.

The diversity of these concentrations underscores the marked increase in post-secondary courses and programs related to game development. In fact, 381 American colleges, universities, art and trade schools offer courses, professional certificates, undergraduate or graduate degrees in video game design, development and programming. The proliferation of these academic programs affirms the demand for diverse, creative and qualified personnel in the highly prosperous video game industry.

About the ESA Foundation

The ESAF was created by the American entertainment software industry to provide opportunities that make a difference in the lives of America's youth. The Foundation is fully supported by proceeds from its limited edition charity game pack's sales and "A Nite to Unite for Kids," its annual fund-raiser. For more information about the ESAF, please visit?www.ESAFoundation.org.

2012-2013 ESA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Harika Adivikolanu Hometown: San Ramon, CA Institution: Arizona State University Major: Applied Computer Science

Rahel Badee-Thomas Hometown: Detroit, MI Institution: Savannah College of Art and Design Major: Animation Arts & Design

Catherine Bailey Hometown: Portland, OR Institution: Ringling College of Art and Design Major: Computer Animation

Mary Burbridge Hometown: Campbell Hall, NY Institution: Champlain College Major: Game Art & Animation

Jesse Chand Hometown: Lodi, NJ Institution: University of Southern California Major: Computer Science, Game Development Specialization

Sabrina Chaney Hometown: Spring, TX Institution: Savannah College of Art and Design Major: Animation

William Connors III Hometown: Norwalk, CT Institution: Stanford University Major: Computer Science & Engineering

Lindsay Corriveau Hometown: Lake George, NY Institution: Messiah College Major: Film/Digital Media

Kevin Haro Hometown: Yakima, WA Institution: Yakima Valley Community College Major: Computer Science

Javier Heard Hometown: Atlanta, GA Institution: DeVry University Major: Game & Simulation Programming

Eileen Heilsnis Hometown: Apex, NC Institution: Savannah College of Art and Design Major: Visual Effects

Angel Hernandez Hometown: Orange, CA Institution: University of California-Irvine Major: Computer Science

Kristin Jarrett Hometown: Buena Park, CA Institution: California State University-Fullerton Major: 3-D Modeling & Animation

Jackie Kan Hometown: San Jose, CA Institution: Otis College of Art and Design Major: Digital Media

Kim Krueger Hometown: Port Washington, WI Institution: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Major: Media Arts & Design

Jordan Kunzika Hometown: Hartford, CT Institution: Dartmouth College Major: Computer Science

Nicole Maiorano Hometown: Redmond, WA Institution: DigiPen Institute of Technology Major: Animation & Game Design

Valerie Malcomb Hometown: Elkins, WV Institution: Marshall University Major: Computer & Information Sciences, Software Development and Game Programming Concentrations

Ashley Miller Hometown: Chicago, IL Institution: DePaul University Major: Computer Games Development

Marissa Morgan Hometown: Climax, MI Institution: Western Michigan University Major: Computer Science & Arts

Anna Nguyen Hometown: Chicago, IL Institution: Drexel University Major: Game Art

Daniel Oliveira Hometown: Wellington, FL Institution: DigiPen Institute of Technology Major: Real-Time Interactive Simulation

Emily Russo Hometown: Uniontown, OH Institution: Kent State University Major: Animation & Game Design

Elaine Slezewski Hometown: Green Bay, WI Institution: University of Wisconsin-Stout Major: Game Design & Development

Eric Smith Hometown: Chicago, IL Institution: University of Wisconsin-Madison Major: Computer Science

Shayna Strong Hometown: Medina, TN Institution: Middle Tennessee State University Major: Electronic Media Communication

Stephanie Verish Hometown: Brookfield, WI Institution: Ringling College of Art and Design Major: Computer Animation

Angelita Wylie Hometown: Folsom, CA Institution: California State University-Chico Major: Game Art & Animation

Steffi Yavar Hometown: Miami, FL Institution: Savannah College of Art and Design Major: Animation & Game Design

Christine Yi Hometown: South Pasadena, CA Institution: California College of the Arts Major: Animation

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