SCAD alumnus awarded AIAS scholarship
On March 26, the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences announced they are accepting applications for the Randy Pausch and Mark Beaumont Scholarships, both for aspiring video game designers and developers.
In 2011, SCAD alumnus Melissa Kronenberger was awarded the $2,500 Pausch Scholarship for her work in both game development and design.
“The Randy Pausch Scholarship was established by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences in 2008 to honor the memory of Computer Science Professor and Co-Founder of the Entertainment Technology Center at Carnegie Mellon University, Dr. Randy Pausch,” the Academy of Arts and Sciences Director and Marketing & Communications Debby Chen said in a written statement.
Upon receiving the award, Kronenberger said, “I was especially honored because of the great strides Randy Pausch made in legitimizing video game education.”
A minimum of a 3.3 GPA is required for application consideration. Those studying video game development and design can apply for the Randy Pausch Scholarship.
“Possible career paths for Randy Pausch applicants include (but are not limited to) art, animation, programming, engineering, game direction, game design, sound design, and music composition,” said Chen.
The Mark Beaumont Scholarship is for students seeking careers focusing on the business of interactive entertainment, such as executive leadership, law, marketing, public relations and business development. This wide range allows majors such as advertising to apply for a scholarship as well.
“The Mark Beaumont Scholarship was established by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences in 2010 to honor the memory of COO of Capcom North America and Europe, Mark Beaumont,” said Chen.
Application guidelines can be found at AISA’s website. The applications are due June 30, 2014.
“The Academy looks for applicants who have a passion for the video games industry and are planning a career in this field—either in the development or business of games,” said Chen.
The Princeton Review’s fifth annual report announced SCAD’s video game design curriculum as one of the top two within the state of Georgia.
Results were founded by a survey assembled in 2013-14 by students worldwide, including the U.S., Canada and overseas. Consisting of approximately 50 questions, the survey requested the campuses account to various subjects: credentials of the courses, faculty, and post-graduation employment success rates.
