2024 AIAS Foundation Scholarship Selections Announced

2024 AIAS Foundation Scholars Announced

The AIAS Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS), is pleased to award seven scholarships to outstanding students and early professionals who are dedicating their careers to the advancement of the video game industry. 

The scholarship winners will each receive $2,500 or a travel stipend to a video games conference, participate in a mentorship program, and are eligible to participate in a professional training and networking opportunity at the 2025 D.I.C.E. Summit and 28th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards show. 

2024 AIAS Foundation Scholars

The AIAS Foundation Scholarships were established to support aspiring students and early professionals who are pursuing video game industry careers in development or leadership roles. This year’s scholars include:

  • Santiago Forero, Gnomon School of Visual Effects
  • Rain Yan, University of Pennsylvania  

The WomenIn Scholarships, supported by Intel, are a collaborative effort to attract, retain and advance women in the interactive entertainment industry by supporting their education and professional development. This initiative provides support to female students and early career gaming professionals through its mentoring program, education, and scholarships. This year’s scholars include: 

  • Aunesty Cano, University of the Incarnate Word
  • Valencia Coleman, Savannah College of Art and Design
  • Megan Friedenberg, Graphics Programmer, Sony Interactive Entertainment (DZX)
  • Rachel Perry, University of Southern California 

The Girls for Gaming Scholarship honors individuals who help empower and educate girls and young women on the various roles within the gaming industry with the purpose of driving and normalizing gender diversity within gaming. This year’s scholar includes:

  •  Abby Sherlock, Game Producer, Riot Games 

Submissions for the next academic year will open in March 2025 and close May 31, 2025. 

Please consider donating to the AIAS Foundation to help support our scholarships here.  

Interesting in being an AIAS Foundation mentor? Apply here.