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Women and minority students receive ESA Foundation scholarships
As part of its continuing efforts to promote diversity in the video and computer game industry, the ESA Foundation recently awarded scholarships to 30 women and minority students from across the country. The students received a total of $90,000 to pursue computer and video game-related degrees at accredited four-year colleges and universities. Since 2007, the ESA Foundation has awarded nearly $700,000 in scholarships to over 230 recipients.
This year’s recipients come from 16 states and Puerto Rico. Each student received $3,000 to advance their education in subjects including game art and design, computer animation and virtual technology.
Teresa Ibarra, a San Francisco, Calif. resident, was selected among this year’s recipients. Studying Computer Engineering at the Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, Calif., Ibarra questioned whether – as a minority woman – the field of study was the right fit for her. Check out her video below to learn how winning a scholarship helped boost her confidence.
To learn more about this year’s recipients, please see the full list below and visit our YouTube page to view more scholarship winner videos.
Interested in applying for next year’s scholarship? Connect with us on Twitter and Facebook for updates.
Congratulations to this year’s recipients!
Umama Ahmed
Hometown: Atlantic City, N.J.
Institution: Rutgers University
Major: Computer Engineering |
Karen Kong
Hometown: Riverside, Calif.
Institution: University of California-Riverside
Major: Computer & Information Sciences |
Joel Albiter
Hometown: Tempe, Ariz.
Institution: University of Advancing Technology
Major: Game Art & Animation |
Sasha Krishna
Hometown: Winter Garden, Fla.
Institution: Ringling College of Art & Design
Major: Computer Animation |
Rahel Badee
Hometown: Detroit, Mich.
Institution: Savannah College of Art & Design
Major: Animation |
Andrea Lin
Hometown: Naperville, Ill.
Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Major: Computer Engineering |
Liz Berberena Carvajal
Hometown: Sayreville, N.J.
Institution: Rutgers University
Major: Computer & Information Sciences |
Warren Lindsey
Hometown: Sherwood, Ark.
Institution: Savannah College of Art & Design
Major: Interactive Design & Game Development |
Schmika City
Hometown: Midland, Texas
Institution: University of Texas at Austin
Major: Technology, Vo-Tech |
Isaiah Mann
Hometown: Amherst, Mass.
Institution: Hampshire College
Major: Computer Programming |
Diana Diaz
Hometown: New York, N.Y.
Institution: Rochester Institute of Technology
Major: Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies |
Madison Martin
Hometown: Santa Rosa, Calif.
Institution: Santa Clara University
Major: Computer Engineering |
Nicole Fairchild
Hometown: Burnsville, Minn.
Institution: University of Wisconsin-Stout
Major: Game Design & Development |
Nicole Moeckli
Hometown: Lewiston, Idaho
Institution: University of Idaho
Major: Virtual Technology & Design |
Chloe Garden
Hometown: Atlanta, Ga.
Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Major: Computer Engineering |
Teawnni Moya
Hometown: Los Lunas, N.M.
Institution: University of New Mexico
Major: Fine Arts |
Arianna Goodman
Hometown: Charlotte, N.C.
Institution: George Mason University
Major: Computer Game Design |
Heidi Neunhoffer
Hometown: Kerrville, Texas
Institution: University of Texas at Dallas
Major: Arts & Technology |
Kimberly Goodridge
Hometown: West Park, Fla.
Institution: Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale
Major: Game Art & Design |
Alyssa Newsome
Hometown: Adrian, Mich.
Institution: Eastern Michigan University
Major: Simulation, Animation & Gaming |
Jacqlin Ha
Hometown: Fullerton, Calif.
Institution: Art Center College of Design
Major: Graphic Design, Art |
Asenith Padilla
Hometown: Carolina, P.R.
Institution: Atlantic College
Major: Digital Graphic Art Design & Animation |
Mary Hauser
Hometown: Superior, Wis.
Institution: Herzing College
Major: Graphic Design, Art |
Kristen Trevino
Hometown: Rowlett, Texas
Institution: Texas A & M University
Major: Visual & Performing Arts |
Maria Teresa Ibarra
Hometown: San Francisco, Calif.
Institution: Harvey Mudd College
Major: Computer Engineering |
Nguyet-Hang Troung
Hometown: Savannah, Ga.
Institution: Savannah College of Art & Design
Major: Animation |
Ayanna Jacobs-EL
Hometown: Madison, Ala.
Institution: Berklee College of Music
Major: Music Performance |
Julia Tuason
Hometown: W. Henrietta, N.Y.
Institution: Rochester Institute of Technology
Major: Graphic Design, Art |
Caitlyn Kenney
Hometown: South Burlington, Vt.
Institution: Champlain College
Major: Game Art & Animation |
Adreenah Wynn
Hometown: Apalachicola, Fla.
Institution: University of Florida
Major: Graphic Design, Art |
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ICYMI: ESA Foundation and Extra Life Partner to Raise Funds for Children’s Hospitals
ESA Foundation is excited to continue its partnership with Extra Life and to once again offer the ESA Foundation Extra Life Challenge to help encourage gamers’ fundraising efforts during Extra Life 2015 on November 7. Since 2011, the ESA Foundation has proudly supported the 24-hour video game marathon and fundraiser that benefits Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals across the country. Since 2008, Extra Life has raised more than $14 million to help provide pediatric health care to every child in need, regardless of their family’s ability to pay.
“Video games have a tremendous ability to entertain, heal and bring us together. It is only natural that we leverage this power – and the gamer community’s generosity – to help raise funds for children’s hospitals,” said Rich Taylor, senior vice president of the ESA. “We are proud to continue our partnership with Extra Life to support local communities across North America.”
Get an inside look at Extra Life in our grantee spotlight video below!
For more information about the ESA Foundation challenge and how to get involved, check out Extra Life’s website. |
2015 Grantees of the Month
ThanksUSA
As a way to thank the men and women of the U.S. armed services, ThanksUSA provides college, technical and vocational school scholarships to the children and spouses of military members. ThanksUSA, which stands for Treasure Hunt Aiding Needs of Kids and Spouses of those serving the USA, began in 2005 as a “brainblast” of two sisters, Rachel and Kelci Okun. As of today, ThanksUSA has provided over 3,700 scholarships and awarded more than $11.1 million. To support ThanksUSA’s scholarship program, the ESA Foundation will award 10 ThanksUSA/ESA Foundation scholarships this fall.
A major component of ThanksUSA is its American history game, Treasure Hunt, which reminds players of the freedom and values sustained by our heroes in uniform. ESA Foundation has proudly supported Treasure Hunt since 2009, and most recently provided grant funding for TreasureHunt10: World War I.
TreausureHunt10, sponsored by the ESA Foundation
The program was released in four chapters focusing on animals of WWI, Women in WWI, Weapons & Innovations of WWI and WWI Geography. Congratulations to the winners of TreasureHunt10!
To learn more about ThanksUSA, visit their website. |
Grantee Spotlight: VisionQuest 20/20
Every child deserves to see. That’s why ESA Foundation grantee VisionQuest 20/20 seeks to harness the power of educational technology with its interactive game EyeSpy 20/20, the only screening system that tests visual acuity, depth perception and color vision. With support from the ESA Foundation, VisionQuest is able to provide proper training, equipment and other imperative resources. Now in more than 200 schools across 20 states, VisionQuest 20/20 provides free vision testing for school-age children. Take an inside look at their work in our grantee spotlight video below!
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