Certain Affinity Nels Memorial Scholarship

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Amount
Awarded

$5,000

Awarded

Application Deadline

April 15

Wednesday
Awarded By:

Certain Affinity/SMU Guildhall

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One annual merit scholarship is awarded.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. Must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
  2. Must attend Southern Methodist University (SMU).
  3. Must be majoring in interactive technology and game production.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

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Description: Certain Affinity has supported up-and-coming SMU Guildhall students through teaching, portfolio reviews, career days, and guest lectures, in addition to hiring several alumni. Certain Affinity aims to foster the values of passion, character, leadership and service in future Guildhall students and honor Nels Nelson, a past employee who embodied these values to the fullest, by partnering with SMU Guildhall to create the Certain Affinity Nels Memorial Scholarship.

Application requirements for the Certain Affinity Nels Memorial Scholarship are:

  • Essay
  • Recommendation letter
  • Application form
  • Personal statement
  • Official Transcript
Additional Information: Certain Affinity is an independent game developer headquartered in Austin, TX. Together with SMU Guildhall they offer the Certain Affinity Nels Memorial Scholarship beginning in 2019 to commemorate the life and work of Nels Nelson and continue his legacy of excellence, generosity, and leadership by supporting talented future game developers. Nels Nelson joined the Certain Affinity family in 2013. During his time there as a game and systems designer, Nels always delivered a high level of passion, creativity, knowledge, and professionalism that garnered the admiration and respect of his peers.

Award Amount: The grant value is up to $5,000. Student need a minimum 3.0 GPA.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $5,000.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Wednesday, April 15

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Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Wednesday, April 15

Applicants apply on the provider website. Apart from transcripts and minimum 3.0 GPA, one submits references, a video essay, portfolio, transcripts and standardized test scores. To be considered for the award, students must apply for admissions no later than the deadline date.
Contact: Certain Affinity Nels Memorial Scholarship
Address: 5232 Tennyson Parkway Building 2 Plano, Texas 75024
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