Roehampton University pays students £2,000 a year for esports

Roehampton University has announced a new scholarship scheme that will provide eligible students with £2,000 annually to compete in esports while pursuing their academic programmes. The funding, which is part of the university’s broader strategy to integrate digital and competitive gaming into its curriculum, is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students who demonstrate a high level of skill in recognised esports titles and maintain satisfactory academic progress.

The initiative aims to support the growing demand for structured esports pathways in higher education, offering participants access to professional coaching, dedicated training facilities and opportunities to represent the university in national and international competitions. By linking financial assistance to both sporting excellence and academic performance, Roehampton hopes to attract talent, enhance its reputation in the emerging esports sector, and provide a model for other institutions seeking to balance competitive gaming with scholarly achievement.