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Scholarships For Gamers
High school seniors and international students interested in education for a career in the video and computer game industry are invited to apply for scholarships from The Art institute of California San Francisco. The scholarships support the schools bachelor degree programs in Game Art & Design and Visual & Game Programming.
Scholarship awards are based on the quality of projects submitted by high school seniors who demonstrate ability and commitment in one of the schools programs of study. Students may qualify for part- or full-tuition scholarships.
To enter, students may obtain a Scholarship Competition Entry Form from The Art Institute of California San Francisco by emailing aisfadm@aii.edu or by calling the school at (888) 493-3261 or (415) 865-0198. The entry deadline is April 30, 2003.
Student must fulfill general admission guidelines and competition guidelines, including a 250-word essay, educational resume, letters of recommendation and entry form. In addition, students will need to submit samples of artwork relating to each individual program, which may include drawings or illustrations, video game concept development, optional computer artwork, scripting or programming samples for a PC game, or module development for a game. Students should see the entry form for complete details.
The Game Art & Design and Visual & Game Programming programs teach skills needed for entry-level positions within the burgeoning video game industry. The school has offered Game Art & Design since Fall 2001 and its new Visual & Game Programming degree starts January 13, 2003. The Art Institutes system has been receiving widespread attention for its Game Art & Design program, which was recently named among the World's Top Five Game Degree Programs by Electronic Gaming Monthly magazine it its January 2003 issue.
For more information about scholarships or about the schools degree programs, visit www.aicasf.aii.edu or call (888) 493-3261. Located at 1170 Market Street in downtown San Francisco, the school attracts a diverse mix of students from throughout the Bay Area and the world. The school offers degree programs in Graphic Design, Media Arts & Animation, Multimedia & Web Design, Game Art & Design, Visual & Game Programming, Fashion Design and Interior Design.
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