Level Up Your Impact
UC Irvine Esports Endowment Scholarships 2026
Powered by Pokimane and NZXT
Applications Open Now—Deadline: April 3, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
To Apply
- Review full details and rubrics.
- Submit via our easy online form.
- Provide specific examples—show your impact!
Requires login to UC Irvine Microsoft 365 (UCInetID@ad.uci.edu)
Timeline at a Glance
| Now | Application open |
|---|---|
| April 3 | Deadline |
| April 20 – 24 | Interviews |
| Early May | Winners announced |
Are you building the UC Irvine gaming community? Leading on the team? Innovating behind the scenes?
Apply for these prestigious awards and get recognized (and funded) for what you already love doing.
Quick Eligibility Snapshot
- Current UC Irvine undergraduate
- 2.0+ cumulative GPA
- Pokimane Scholarship: Open to all—focus on community, inclusivity, and bridging casual/competitive gaming
- NZXT Awards: Active UC Irvine Esports participant (athlete, manager, specialist, arena staff)—excellence in leadership, academics, or innovation
- Current UC Irvine undergraduate
- 2.0+ cumulative GPA
- Pokimane Scholarship: Open to all—focus on community, inclusivity, and bridging casual/competitive gaming
- NZXT Awards: Active UC Irvine Esports participant (athlete, manager, specialist, arena staff)—excellence in leadership, academics, or innovation
The Awards
The Pokimane Scholarship
Funded by gaming icon Imane “Pokimane” Anys
For the ultimate community pillar:
- Fostering welcoming spaces for all gamers
- Growing UC Irvine’s gaming ecosystem through events, volunteering, and positivity
- Bridging casual fun and competitive esports
Ideal for students who want to make a campus impact in the gaming community.
The NZXT Awards
Three award categories. Funded by NZXT founder and UC Irvine alum Johnny Hou
- Above and Beyond Award: Leadership and discipline—exceed expectations, elevate your team
- Esports Scholar Award: Academic excellence—balance high-level studies with esports demands
- Entrepreneurship Award: Innovation—“Why not?” mindset, build new tools/initiatives
For active program members turning participation into real impact.
Why Apply?
- Cash awards to support your education
- Recognition from top gaming brands and UC Irvine Esports
- Join a legacy of Anteaters leading in gaming
