Of the four PlayStationFirst Scholarships being offered, two will cover the winner’s full tuition, and two will cover half. The scholarships will be awarded by Evolution Studios, the famous developers of MotorStorm and DriveClub. The Master’s degrees for the Gamer Camp are being offered by Birmingham City University.
Simon Foster, a previous recipient of the scholarship, stated,
Foster is now a character artist with Sega, and with the help of Birmingham City University’s Gamer Camp, he was able to land the position with the right connections.
These scholarships present a unique experience for gamers who wish to pursue a career in the video game industry. It will provide students with opportunities that they never would have had before, and will provide the gaming industry with a solid group of talented designers to help keep the industry booming in the future.