Apply for the Play! Pokémon Scholarship Program

Gotta catch 'em all – and pay for college while you're at it. Do you love competitive Pokémon battles? Your gaming skills could earn you real scholarship money. Play! Pokémon events, which take place all over the country, offer top finishers a chance to win scholarship for gamers, up to $1,000 per event, in addition to first place bragging rights.

How the Play! Pokémon Scholarship Program Works

It should be noted that there is not a scholarship awarded at every event. Scholarship decisions are made by the event hosts. However, if a scholarship will be awarded at a Play! Pokémon event, the scholarship and award amount will be advertised beforehand.

Apply for the Play! Pokémon Scholarship Program

Deadline: Varies Available To: High school, college, and graduate students Award Amount: $1,000 The Play! Pokémon Scholarship Program is open to students who are the top finishers in Play! Pokémon Events. You must be a full-time high school student or a full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate student at a qualified college or university to be considered for this award.

Play! Pokémon Scholarship Eligibility

Students are eligible for Play! Pokémon competitive event scholarships if they are: • A full-time primary or secondary school student. • A full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate student at a qualified college or university. A qualified college or university is an institution that has received accreditation from the government or third-party. This oftentimes encompasses primary, secondary, colleges, universities, community colleges, graduate schools, and some vocational, technical, or trade schools.

What the Scholarship Covers

Scholarship funds will be distributed in cash but must pay for the following expenses: • Tuition and fees • Books, supplies, or equipment needed for course instruction Before a student can accept their scholarship award, they and their parent/guardian must consent to using the funds within the scholarship program’s prerequisites.

How to Apply for Play! Pokémon Scholarships

Here's how to get started: 1. Find upcoming Play! Pokémon events at pokemon.com/play-pokemon. 2. Check event listings to see which tournaments offer scholarships. 3. Register for the event and compete at your highest level. 4. Place at the top to qualify for scholarship consideration. Pro tip: Event hosts decide scholarship amounts and availability, so subscribe to Play! Pokémon email updates to stay informed about scholarship-eligible tournaments near you.