20 Jan, 2010
SOE‘s G.I.R.L (Gamers in Real Life) scholarship program has opened its door again in a bid to find it’s third lucky beneficiary.
Created in 2008, the program aims to encourage existing art students – male or female – to apply their skills and talents in developing video games that are “more interesting for women to play”. The winner will win up to $10,000 towards tuition costs at their current college/university and a 10 week internship with a Sony studio.
“The past two G.I.R.L. Scholarship recipients were such a valued addition to our team that we are thrilled to offer this program for the third consecutive year,” said Laura Naviaux, Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing, Sony Online Entertainment. “Our goal is to continue to encourage and reward women who share our commitment and passion for developing cutting edge online games for all demographic groups.”
To be eligible to participate, entrants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program related to video games, including video game art, design, animation, production, programming or visual effects, must not graduate before the end of the 2011 spring term and must comply with the program’s official rules. Entrants are required to complete an online application along with an existing piece of art, and if chosen as semifinalists, submit two pieces of concept art and one essay that will be reviewed by a panel of SOE judges. Online applications must be completed and submitted on or before February 15, 2010. SOE will announce the winner on or about May 20, 2010.
Want to know more? Visit the G.I.R.L. website.
Via GamePro
Its great to hear about a program encouraging young artists, and that they’re focus is encouraging women to join the video game industry. Thanks for posting this article!