PRGDA’s GDC 2025 SCHOLARSHIP
The Puerto Rico Game Developers Association (PRGDA), in collaboration with the LATAM Video Game Federation, is excited to announce the GDC 2025 Scholarship!
The goal is to allow our community to attend one of the most important gatherings in the video game industry, the Game Developers Conference (GDC). Attendees will gain valuable knowledge and connections that will allow them to grow professionally and share this knowledge with the rest of the community.
WHAT DOES THE SCHOLARSHIP COVER?
The GDC Scholarship covers the “All Access Pass” entrance to the event (a $2,000+ value)!
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
All applicants must be over 18 years old, residents of Puerto Rico, and identify as Puerto Rican.
In addition, they must be actively involved in or have a clear, proven interest in pursuing a career in the video games industry. This application only covers ticket entry for GDC 2025. Each applicant is responsible for travel expenses, lodging, food, etc.
Note: The PRGDA is exploring options for those who need financial assistance to travel. However, we cannot make any promises.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Please complete our online application form and add any required documents by February 7th. The PRGDA board will assess each application according to our criteria and choose 10 scholars.
The scholars will be announced on February 12th, 2025!
ARE YOU A STUDENT?
All students must provide a letter of recommendation from a professor at your university.
If selected as one of our scholars, you must adhere to the following:
You will sign an Agreement and Liability Waiver.
You will be responsible for your travel and stay expenses and must submit proof of purchase for the flight to San Francisco, California by March 2nd, 2025.
You will attend our virtual meetings and orientations.
(If applicable) You will follow all COVID travel, safety, and health guidelines for both San Francisco (California) and Puerto Rico.
You will provide a day-by-day recap of your experience either via the social media platform(s) of your preference or the PR Game Devs Discord.
You will attend one of LATAM Video Game Federation’s meetups in GDC.
You will fill out a post-event survey after your visit.
We are incredibly proud of our local game development community here in Puerto Rico, and we are thrilled to provide this opportunity once again to let them gain new connections and continue their professional development at GDC 2025!
If you or someone you know meets the eligibility requirements, please don’t hesitate to share this information and/or apply today!
