Why students are being paid £2,000 to play computer games
Summary
The University of Roehampton offers scholarships of up to £2,000 to students who compete in esports, which means playing video games competitively in tournaments. These scholarships help students with financial costs while encouraging them to balance gaming with their studies.Key Facts
- Roehampton University gives esports scholarships to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Scholarships are for students who perform well in major esports games or have popular streaming channels.
- Winners compete weekly in university tournaments and represent the school in live events.
- The scholarship money was increased from £1,500 to £2,000 due to the esports team’s success.
- Previous recipients say the money helped them study without needing part-time jobs.
- Many students miss out on scholarships because they don’t know about them.
- Average university graduate debt in England is over £47,500.
- Experts encourage students to seek out scholarships to reduce financial stress.
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