All interested parties who wish to apply for a Gaming Aid scholarship have an extra week to do so. They now have until November 30 to apply for the scholarship, which offers funding of up to €800 per month.
The aim of the Gaming Aid scholarship is to help young, talented people who are enthusiastic about games to get started in the industry, even if they are struggling to cope with the financial challenges of an academic education. Gaming Aid supports young talent in bachelor's/master's degree programs in game design, game graphics, interactive narrative design, sound design, and game engineering at selected universities with up to €800 per month. To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must have a university entrance qualification from a member state of the European Union and be deemed to meet the requirements of the Federal Training Assistance Act (BaFöG).
"The games market thrives on fresh ideas, bold visions, and passionate talent. That's exactly why we're looking forward to receiving lots of applications for our scholarships – because every single application is a step towards a more diverse, creative, and sustainable games industry. We believe in the power of young talent and want to actively support them in shaping the future of gaming," says Christiane Gehrke, CEO of Gaming Aid e.V.
Original news from October 14, 2025
The current round of the Gaming Aid Scholarship is open for submissions. Young talents who need financial help for their Bachelor's or Master's degree in a game programme can submit their application and get up to 800 euros monthly for their studies.
With the Gaming Aid Scholarship (GASt), Gaming Aid e.V. we offers stipends to young talents trying to finance a Bachelor's or Master's degree programs in Game Design, Game Graphics, Interactive Narrative Design, Sound Design, and Game Engineering at selected universities.
Depending on their need, scholarship recipients receive up to €800 per month. Requirements for GASt scholarships include a university entrance qualification from a member state of the European Union and a determination of need within the meaning of the GermanFederal Training Assistance Act (BaFöG).
The current submission window for the coming semester is open until 23 November 2025. All requirements can be found on the submission form.
