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Can Gaming Earn a Scholarship? A Look at U.S. College Esports

Thursday, October 8, 2026 · Games · GSM News

Hundreds of U.S. colleges now field varsity esports teams, and some offer dedicated scholarships in titles like League of Legends, Valorant and Rocket League. For Chinese-American families this is a real, if narrow, admissions lane — with caveats: awards are usually modest and bundled with academic aid, training schedules are demanding, and grades still rule. (Compiled by GSM.)

Published by GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)

Photo: 图:阿尔比恩学院(Albion College)电竞实验室里,校队学生在成排电脑前训练对战。摄影:Sir Paradox2325,CC BY-SA 4.0,来源:Wikimedia Commons

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