Saturday, December 13, 2014

A Scholarship For Gaming?!? Sign Me Up!

Derek Micheau loved playing sports and was hoping a basketball scholarship could get him into high school. Unfortunately, during his third year of high school he suffered an injury that ruined that. However, his luck changed when he stopped playing sports and began playing more video games. He found out Robert Morris University was offering a video game scholarship. Along with Micheau, 34 other gamers were chosen for the new scholarship. Micheau said his mom thought this scholarship was a scam. But, it is very real--he saved about 15,000 dollars with this revolutionary scholarship.
The new gaming team at Robert Morris University
This new scholarship from Robert Morris is from and eSports program. The school has spent around 100,000 dollars building a gaming center with high-tech computers and snazzy chairs. Robert Morris has formed two "League of Legends" playing teams. So far, both are undefeated. I think this new scholarship is amazing because gaming requires skill just like physical sports. These even gamers have fans that pay to see their matches. I hope more colleges will make scholarships for gamers. Do you think gaming is just as serious as sports? And, can you envision getting a scholarship for gaming in the future (if so, for what game)?

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "Can Video Games Help In School? These Players Got College Scholarships." Newsela. 11 Dec. 2014.Web. 13 Dec. 2014.
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  1. UnknownDecember 13, 2014 at 9:28 PM

    That's an amazing thing for gamers to be able to do. To get to do something you love is a phenomenal thing, especially if it ends up getting you a scholarship. I think that gaming is a serious sport because it requires a whole lot of coordination, skill, and concentration. The slightest thing can throw you off. Even though I enjoy video games, I'm not sure I would be able to get a scholarship for anyone in particular.

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