kole

To all the Apex players, Pro or otherwise, seeking Collegiate opportunities now that EA has given licenses out. Yes, there are SOME scholarship opportunities. However, there are not a lot of programs that full ride students for any title, let alone Apex. This doesn't mean you can't find them and it doesn't hurt to ask! Apex Legends is not a "Tier 1" Collegiate esport. Until now there has only been one tournament with a small prize pool. Getting the license should help with that, but we are at the start of things in Collegiate kicking off. Don't expect to make a bunch of money in tournaments right now. Don't expect to go to school to just play esports. In a lot of programs there are GPA requirements, volunteer requirements and in person practices. You will be expected to be a student first, and if you fail you could lose your spot and scholarship. You will be treated as an adult and expected to behave as such. Choose a school based on more than what their Esports program offers you. Look into the school, ensure they have majors you're interested in. Geographically does it make sense for you? What's the culture like? Do they have other interests there you enjoy (athletics, leisure activities, facilities, access to nightlife or events etc...) At the end of the day this is a massive decision to make and one that could change the trajectory of your lives. I encourage you all to do as much research and ask as many questions as possible in your searches! College can be a wonderful place, all the resources you would ever need are within several blocks of where you live. Gym, dining hall, residence halls/apartments, counseling services, healthcare (with insurance). The same doubles for your esports program, most have facilities, streaming labs, access to more fitness and mental health resources. In fact, I will wager most of you will get more support in school from your esports director than ANY Org you were ever on. If any of you have questions or want to know more about Collegiate Esports my DMs are open