- Industry Updates
The ESA Foundation Opens the 2022-23 Scholarship Applications Process, Offering Three Unique Opportunities to Underrepresented Students
In addition to the annual Computer and Video Game Arts and Sciences Scholarship, an esports and an expanded LGBTQ-focused scholarship […]
02.28.2022
- Industry Updates
What’s Needed to Design and Build an Inclusive Metaverse?
On Wednesday, January 26, 2022, ESA Foundation Executive Director Anastasia Staten led “Video Games and the Metaverse: How We Will […]
01.26.2022
- Industry Updates
The ESA Foundation Hosts “Games for Good 2021,” a Week-Long Video Game Streaming Event Raising Funds for Vital Causes
Streamers, esports personalities, sponsors and partners come together online to raise money and awareness for charities helping underrepresented communities and […]
12.13.2021
- Industry Updates
Honoring Backgrounds and Big Dreams
The ESA Foundation celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by sharing, in their own words, the skills, stories and aspirations of its […]
10.20.2021
- Industry Updates
Oct. 2021 Newsletter: Celebrating Hispanic/Latinx Heritage, Video Game-Style
During a month dedicated to Hispanic/Latinx contributions and culture, we celebrate up-and-coming influencers in the video game industry. By ESA […]
10.14.2021
- Industry Updates
The ESA Foundation Announces Its 2021-22 Scholars
Annual scholarships are awarded to 31 women, minority and LGBTQ+ college students who, emerging from a pandemic, are eager to […]
06.24.2021
- Industry Updates
A Perfect Partnership
Aiming to increase diversity in the video game and other tech industries, the ESA Foundation teams up with Black Girls […]
03.04.2021
- Industry Updates
2020 – What A Year!
A Year of Challenges, Perseverance & Progress By ESA FoundationJanuary 15, 2021 Here’s a look back on all of the […]
01.15.2021
- Industry Updates
A Spectacular Collaborative Effort
With help from 40+ streamers, the ESA Foundation exceeded its #gg2020 fundraising goal and benefited several worthy charities. By ESA […]
01.11.2021
- Industry Updates
ESA Foundation Will “Say Goodbye to 2020 For Good” With Week-Long Video Game Streaming Event for Charity
Streamers, esports personalities, sponsors and partners come together online to raise money and awareness for charities helping underrepresented communities and […]
12.10.2020
- Industry Updates
Scholarship Opportunities for Video Game and STEAM-Focused Students
A list of scholarships offered by companies and organizations encouraging people in college to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and […]
11.02.2020
- Industry Updates
‘They Get What We Do’
How Activision Blizzard helps the ESA Foundation diversify the video game industry. By ESA FoundationSeptember 25, 2020 On the surface, Activision […]
09.25.2020
- Industry Updates
Sept. 2020 Newsletter: Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month and More
We spotlight our Hispanic/Latinx scholars and latest media appearances and share our gratitude for supporter Activision Blizzard and mentor Gordon […]
09.25.2020
- Industry Updates
An Exceptional Celebration
During National Hispanic Heritage Month, the ESA Foundation recognizes the unique talents and contributions of eight of its 2020-21 scholars. […]
09.15.2020
- Industry Updates
Renaissance Presence
Gordon Bellamy’s done it all—game developer, industry exec and leader, gay gaming pioneer. He’s also an ideal mentor. July 23, […]
07.23.2020
- Industry Updates
July 2020 Newsletter: Special Scholarship Edition
Meet the 2020-21 ESA Foundation Scholarship class – 26 scholars, 3 scholarship funds and celebrate some of the achievements of […]
07.10.2020
- Industry Updates
A Special Group of People
Having faced exceptional challenges, this year’s crop of graduating ESA Foundation scholars is arguably more prepared than any to take […]
06.09.2020
- Industry Updates
A Rock Star Is Born
Liz Kirby, an ESA Foundation Scholarship alumna, grew up in a tech household. But it wasn’t until she attended a […]
04.29.2020
- Industry Updates
Her Brother’s Keeper
ESA Foundation Scholarship alumna Angel Wylie has gone from animating indie video games to handling technical challenges for the triple-A […]
03.31.2020
- Industry Updates
Northern Exposure
When Caitlyn Kenney was an ESA Foundation scholar, she studied abroad in Montreal, where she learned video game-making skills from […]
02.06.2020