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There’s an eSports University Scholarship for Fortnite – Eat, Sleep, Fortnite, Repeat

by Aiman MaulanaApril 23, 2018
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Planning on taking an eSports / gaming-related program in university? Need financial aid for your studies? Well, there is an eSports scholarship for Fortnite over at Ashland University now, the first of its kind.

There’s an eSports University Scholarship for Fortnite

How Many People at Epic Games Are Working on Fortnite?

It’s no surprise that eSports have become more and more in tune with the mainstream crowd. We’ve seen eSports-oriented education programs in Malaysia already, and it’s no surprise that there are similar things happening elsewhere as well. Heck, it would seem like every university now seems to have an eSports club or committee in some form or fashion, which didn’t even exist just years ago.

Now, you can get a scholarship for your aptitude at Epic Games’ battle royale game, Fortnite. Ashland University in Ohio has become the first school in the US to offer a scholarship to students for this particular game. They plan to accommodate a 4-player team alongside coaching and squads for Counter-StrikeLeague of LegendsOverwatch, and Rocket League when the program debuts in the competitive collegiate eSports scene next fall.

Beginning with the fall 2018 semester, the Ashland Eagles eSports team will be holding open tryouts for current and prospective students. Scholarships of up to USD $4,000 will be offered based on both player skill and academic history.

Fortnite Login and Server Stability Issues Addressed

While Fortnite isn’t exactly a powerful force in the eSports world compared to other games like DotA 2, League of Legends, CS:GO, and Overwatch, it is one of the most popular games out there, consistently dominating in Twitch and other platforms. There’s also no doubt that Fortnite can draw in a huge crowd, so perhaps a little support can bring some longevity to the game’s life cycle.

Fortnite is currently available for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Mac, and iOS. It recently had a notable update and is currently one of, if not, the most popular game out there right now.

If you want to know more about Ashland University and their Fortnite scholarship, click right here to find out .

Source: Variety

Pokdepinion: Be right back, signing myself up for Ashland University and their eSports scholarship now.

About The Author
Aiman Maulana
Jack of all trades, master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one. YouTuber, video editor, tech head, and a wizard of gaming. What's up? :)
1 Comments
  • April 23, 2018 at 9:31 pm

    Wow this is the king of “Mickey Mouse” degrees! I remember laughing at people who had degrees in art and TV production which rarely got used when they went on to form a career but this really takes the biscuit

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