IGDA Kicks Off 2003 Game Developers Conference Europe Scholarship Program for College Students from Around the World
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - June 3, 2003 - The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) opens the 2nd annual Game Developers Conference Europe (GDCE) Student Scholarship Program. Twenty-five college students will be awarded complimentary full access passes to the GDCE August 26-29, 2003, opening the doors to coveted conference seminars and panel discussions and potential job opportunities. Students can now apply online for an IGDA scholarship at www.igda.org/scholarships. The deadline to enter is Monday June 23, 2003.
"Breaking into the industry is a harrowing feat for college students wanting a career in game development," states Warren Spector, studio director of ION Storm Austin and chair of the Education Committee. "GDC Europe can provide a magnificent amount of valuable information - from programming, art, audio and design to business. These scholarships can open doors to provide what were once rare glimpses, into meetings and lectures from some of the top professional game developers in the field."
Students can now apply online for an IGDA scholarship at www.igda.org/scholarships. The deadline to enter is Monday June 23, 2003. Recipients will be announced in late July 2003. Applicants are required to be full-time college students (or equivalent) and IGDA student members for consideration. The IGDA's Education Committee and board members will judge scholarship applications. Complete information on the scholarship program and requirements can be found at www.igda.org/scholarships. Information on the 2003 GDC Europe can be found at www.gdc-europe.com.
About the International Game Developers Association (IGDA)
The International Game Developers Association is a non-profit association established by game developers to foster the creation of a worldwide game development community. The IGDA's mission is to build a community of game developers which leverages the expertise of its members for the betterment of the industry and the development of the art form. For more information on the IGDA, please visit www.igda.org or e-mail info@igda.org.