Thank you for your interest in GSP! Read the program eligibility requirements carefully prior to submitting your application.
Overview
The Game Studio Program is our game development program open to all students with less than 90 credits completed, regardless of experience level. Students are placed into teams of 5-7 to create games in an environment that replicates an indie studio in their first year, and returning juniors and seniors work in a larger AAA-like environment. The purpose of this program is to prepare students for the games industry, and to add a structure for students interested in studying game design and development that do not have a program at their college.
All participants receive 1-on-1 academic advising each semester, internship search and grad school application assistance, and portfolio reviews. Students also participate in professional development workshops, networking trips, and international game design competitions. All trips to conferences, workshops, and industry events will be covered by the program at no cost to the student, and students may request funding to go to a particular event.
Participants also enjoy all of the benefits of our voting and basic members, including access to our 100+ textbook library, 600+ game library, study groups and tutoring for relevant classes, and more. Students in our program also can take advantage of our connections to professionals in both AAA and indie design studios.
Eligibility
Students at all levels are encouraged to apply, however, we strongly suggest applying within your first 3 semesters of undergraduate study to take full advantage of the program. Students are separated by both graduation year and experience level and will stay with the same studio until they move on to the AAA group. Sophomores and above will need to declare an area to focus their study.
All students applying to our fellowship programs must be current active registered EGD Student Voting Members, or intend on registering as a member upon acceptance into the program. Membership is $10 a year, and includes all benefits associated. Any student that has financial need or difficulty paying should contact Ben Reuben at ben@egdcollective.org or through our Discord.
The program requires an average of 6 hours of participation a week. This includes time dedicated to in-person group work with your team, professional development workshops (PD), trips, program-wide activities, and any other solo/group work times you schedule with your team.
All participants are required to be present online in the EGD Discord on Wednesdays, 9-10PM Eastern Time for group work, workshops, playtesting, and feedback (religious or accessibility exemptions can be granted). First-year participants must also be free Wednesdays 1-3PM Eastern Time. Solo/group work outside of this time can be held anywhere and on your own schedule. Trips will be scheduled at various times for flexibility. Common times weekday evenings 5-9PM in your time zone, and weekends.