Level Up Your Impact
UC Irvine Esports Endowment Scholarships 2026
Powered by Pokimane and NZXT
Spring 2026
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.
The Award Recipients
We are thrilled to announce the recipients of this year’s UC Irvine Esports Endowment Scholarships—a program dedicated to recognizing Anteaters who make our gaming community stronger, smarter, and more inclusive every single day.
The Pokimane Scholarship

Connor O.
NZXT Above and Beyond Award

Karena L.
NZXT Above and Beyond Award

Myliyah T.
NZXT Esports Scholar Award

Daniel Z.
NZXT Entrepreneurship Award
