Electronic Arts Inc., the maker of popular sports video games like Madden NFL and FIFA Soccer, has partnered with the University of Central Florida to help increase diversity in the gaming industry. EA is providing scholarships to students at UCF, who are majoring in fields related to gaming such as computer science, art and creative design. It’s also offering internships and other opportunities for professional growth.
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Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) has been awarded to UCF’s Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy (FIELA), which is a scholarship program for students in the game design and development programs at the university. The money will support scholarships for five recipients who are pursuing degrees in the gaming industry fields.
The awards are part of an ongoing partnership between EA and FIELA that aims to increase diversity within the online video game industry by supporting students who want to make a career out of it—or at least get their foot in the door before they graduate!
EA has partnered with the nonprofit organization Level Playing Field Institute (LPFI), which works to provide opportunities for minority and underrepresented students in STEM fields. The company will also be working with Girls Who Code, an organization that aims to get more girls interested in computer science by teaching them how to codeThe scholarships will be awarded to students who meet the following criteria: -Have completed at least one year of their game development program at UCF and are in good academic standing -Are pursuing a career in the game industry, whether that is as a developer or designer.
The awards are part of an ongoing partnership between EA and major colleges and universities in the U.S. to increase diversity in the gaming industry. Scholarships will be awarded to high-achieving, underrepresented students who have demonstrated financial need and a commitment to pursuing a career in digital entertainment, including game design, programming, art or production.
The scholarship recipients will attend UCF’s Game Design program where they’ll learn how to create games from concept through completion while working with national experts on topics such as user interface design or AI programming techniques that can be applied across multiple platforms like mobile devices or consoles (like Xbox One).
EA is also working with four other schools – Carnegie Mellon University, Drexel University, the University of Southern California and the University of Utah – on their own programs to help attract more diverse students into digital media careers and connect them with potential employers like EA once they graduate.
EA is also working with four other schools – Carnegie Mellon University, Drexel University, the University of Southern California and the University of Utah – on their own programs to help attract more diverse students into digital media careers and connect them with potential employers like EA once they graduate.
The scholarships will go toward tuition costs or living expenses for students enrolled in master’s degree programs at these universities. Students must demonstrate financial need based on their family income levels as well as academic performance in order to qualify for these awards.
The scholarship recipients will also be able to take advantage of the many opportunities available at UCF’s Digital Media Innovation Lab and the Institute for Emerging Issues. The lab provides students with access to game development software, equipment and industry experts who can help them create their own games. EA is also working with the American Council on Education (ACE) to create a database of students who are eligible for their scholarships, as well as other programs that can help them get jobs in the video game industry after they graduate.
Electronic Arts, makers of popular sports video games like Madden NFL and FIFA Soccer, has partnered with the University of Central Florida to help increase diversity in the gaming industry. EA is providing scholarships to students at UCF, who are majoring in fields related to gaming such as computer science, art and creative design. It’s also offering internships and other opportunities for professional growth.
Electronic Arts is a video game publisher that makes popular sports games like Madden NFL and FIFA Soccer. The company has partnered with the University of Central Florida to help increase diversity in the gaming industry.
EA is committed to building a diverse workforce that better reflects the people playing our games, and we believe this will lead to greater innovation in our products and services. The company is also a member of the California State University Foundation Board of Directors. EA hopes that the scholarship program will help diversify its workforce and attract more people to gaming. But it still has a diversity problem: only 38 percent of game developers are women, and only 12 percent are African American or Hispanic.
- The company teamed up with the university to address a lack of diversity among its workforce and in the industry overall, says Michelle Zydowicz, co-founder of UCF’s game design program and vice president of UCF Connect. In addition to the scholarships awarded annually by EA, the company plans to offer internships and mentorship opportunities to UCF students.
If you’re interested in applying for the scholarship, visit this website. You can also learn more about the program on Facebook.
The scholarship is part of a larger push by EA to diversify its workforce and increase the number of women and minorities who work in gaming.
“At Electronic Arts we’re focused on building diverse teams so we can create games that appeal to all players all over the world,” says Mike Goodchild, Vice President & General Manager at EA Orlando. “We’re excited about our partnership with UCF because it will allow us to recruit talented students from their game development program into EA positions where they can help us build amazing games.”
At Electronic Arts we’re focused on building diverse teams so we can create games that appeal to all players all over the world. We’re excited about our partnership with UCF because it will allow us to recruit talented students from their game development program into EA positions where they can help us build amazing games.
This is the second year that EA has partnered with UCF. The company wanted to continue its partnership because it believes in the school’s mission of providing students with opportunities for successThe schools are also working with EA to provide students with professional development opportunities and internships at the company’s studios. These include opportunities for students to work on projects related to “Star Wars: Battlefront II” as well as other titles in development at EA. The program was launched in 2012 by Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan as part of their broader effort to help make education accessible for all.
The company has also made a number of internal changes to support female and minority employees, including a new parental leave policy that allows parents up to 16 weeks of paid time off after the birth or adoption of a child. The company has also pledged to hire more people with disabilitiesThe scholarship program is open to all high school seniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and are planning to attend a two-year or four-year university in the fall of 2017. To apply, students must submit an essay on how they plan to use their education and experience to help build strong communities and promote social good in the world.
Electronic Arts wants to break down barriers that limit access to careers in STEM fields by providing meaningful internships and scholarships
Electronic Arts wants to break down barriers that limit access to careers in STEM fields by providing meaningful internships and scholarships.
Electronic Arts is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment, with more than 400 million registered players. The company develops and publishes games, online services and other products for video game consoles, personal computers, mobile devices and tablets. In addition to its own titles, EA offers games on third-party platforms like Origin™ (PC), Xbox Live™ (Xbox 360) and PlayStation Network™ (PlayStation 3).
EA seeks diverse candidates who are passionate about gaming or who have experience working with marginalized communities or underrepresented populations.
“Each of these students brings a unique perspective to the table, which is an invaluable resource for EA,” said Mark Pursel, vice president of corporate communications for Electronic Arts. “We’re excited to have them here this summer and look forward to their contributions.”
Electronic Arts recently awarded scholarships to four the University of Central Florida students with an interest in gaming, in an effort to increase diversity in the industry.
The scholarships will provide financial aid for up to four years, and are open to those who plan on pursuing a degree in game design, digital media arts or game programming. Students must also be enrolled full-time at UCF and have financial needs, according to EA’s website. The program was created by EA and its partner nonprofits Girls Who Code and Dream Corps.
The University of Central Florida has long been a leader in game development. The school offers one of the top game development programs in the nation and is consistently ranked among the best by U.S. News & World Report, Princeton Review and others.
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Orlando-based EA last month awarded scholarships to UCF students Magaly Delgado, Nereyda Hernandez, J.T. Smith and Alvaro Tregandine. Each student also received a paid summer internship at EA and an executive mentor within the company.
The students will spend the summer interning with EA’s multicultural outreach team in California while making a difference in their own communities around the world by working on projects that align with the company’s goal of increasing diversity in the gaming industry through mentorship programs like this one, which aims to help underrepresented minority groups gain more access into jobs within video game development organizations like EA Worldwide Studios (formerly Visceral Games) or DICE studios located outside of Washington D.C.
“The video game industry is evolving and we want to foster that evolution with diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives,” said Steve Seabolt, Vice President for Global Talent Acquisition at Electronic Arts Inc. “We are excited about this program because it allows us to impact the next generation of game makers and make their dreams come true.”
The video game industry is evolving and we want to foster that evolution with diverse ideas, backgrounds and perspectives. We’re excited about this program because it allows us to impact the next generation of game makers and make their dreams come true.
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Electronic Arts Inc., a global leader in digital interactive entertainment, develops, publishes, markets and distributes games, content and online services for console systems; personal computers; mobile devices; tablets; browsers; networked gaming systems; set-top boxes; smart TVs; cellular phones including smartphones and applications thereon.
EA is one of the largest video game developers in the world. Their multicultural outreach team works to increase diversity and inclusion within the gaming industry by connecting EA’s employees with underrepresented communities through mentorship programs, scholarships and internships and The Sims™ 4. In addition to EA SPORTS franchises, EA develops and publishes games in a wide range of genres, including first-person shooter, action, adventure/role-playing, strategy and sports.
The scholarship program is part of a larger initiative by EA to create a more diverse workforce in the gaming industry. In addition to scholarships for students, the company also offers a career program for graduates as well as apprenticeships for those looking for a career change.
The scholarship program is part of a larger initiative by EA to create a more diverse workforce in the gaming industry. In addition to scholarships for students, the company also offers a career program for graduates as well as apprenticeships for those looking for a career change.
“I love my job,” said Shauna Dey, who has applied for three scholarships and plans on attending UCF to study business administration with a focus on marketing. “I wanted an opportunity where I could use my creativity and make something out of it.”
EA’s Scholarship for Gaming is available to high school seniors who plan on pursuing a degree in game design, digital media arts or game programming at UCF. Applicants must be enrolled full-time at UCF and have financial needs. The scholarship also requires students to submit an essay that explains why they want to work in the gaming industry and what makes them unique as an applicant.
It’s not just about being included; it’s about getting noticed and becoming part of the fabric of such an important 40-year-old cultural phenomenon that brings people together worldwide in competitive play, community engagement and our love of play.
- The opportunity to attend the Electronic Arts Awards Scholarships will be a great way for students to experience the games industry from the inside out so they can nurture their career goals within this field.
The scholarship program was started as part of an industry-wide initiative by EA to create a more diverse workforce in the gaming industry. In addition to scholarships for students, the company also offers a career program for graduates as well as apprenticeships for those looking for a career change. The award is open to students who are currently studying a subject related to the games industry, such as computer science or game design. The scholarship will cover travel and accommodation costs for two people, along with an invitation to attend the awards ceremony in London on April 25th.
“We are honored that Electronic Arts has chosen UCF to be part of this scholarship program,” said Dr. Michael Georgiopoulos, interim dean of the UCF College of Engineering & Computer Science. “These scholarships will enable UCF students from underrepresented groups who dream of a career in gaming to receive valuable educational experiences at our state-of-the-art studios here on campus and potentially launch their careers with Electronic Arts upon graduation.”
“We are honored that Electronic Arts has chosen UCF to be part of this scholarship program,” said Dr. Michael Georgiopoulos, interim dean of the UCF College of Engineering & Computer Science. “These scholarships will enable UCF students from underrepresented groups who dream of a career in gaming to receive valuable educational experiences at our state-of-the-art studios here on campus and potentially launch their careers with Electronic Arts upon graduation.”
It also includes mentoring opportunities with professionals in the industry who offer advice and guidance along your journey toward becoming an engineer or programmer at EA Games or another company within Electronic Arts’ portfolio.
Conclusion
We hope that these scholarships will help to increase diversity in the gaming industry and create a more inclusive environment for all gamers. If you want to learn more about it, check out our website or contact us directly!