Ninja Kiwi Scholarship

Overview

The £1,500 Ninja Kiwi Scholarship is open to students entering Year 4 of one of the following undergraduate Games degrees:

The successful candidate will also undertake a four week paid work placement at Ninja Kiwi.

This £1,500 one-year scholarship is aimed at a well-rounded individual who is considered academically bright, driven, ambitious and interested in a career in the games industry.

During their four week paid work placement, the candidate will join one of the Ninja Kiwi development teams, depending on their experience and the course they are studying. There are opportunities to work in other areas of the organisation such as marketing and extra tools. The exact nature of the work placement will be discussed during the interview.

The placement will be based at Ninja Kiwi's Dundee offices, starting at the end of May or early June 2026. Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship, you must meet all of the following criteria:

Be starting Year 4 of one of the above games courses at the Abertay campus in Dundee.
Be available to take part in a paid 4-week work placement at Ninja Kiwi. Exact dates to be confirmed but you must be able to start at the end of May/beginning of June 2026.
Demonstrate on the application form that you are ambitious and keen to work in the games industry.
Able to attend a selection interview (probably in February 2026).
If successful, to be willing to meet a Ninja Kiwi Representative and/or write a letter of thanks. Also to take part in publicity for the scholarship.

Evidence

Your CV (optional).
A written reference from an employer.

Please note: employer references ONLY required if you are shortlisted.

Application dates

Applications Open: Tuesday 16 September 2025

Closing Date: Friday 31 October 2025

If they have been shortlisted, we will do our best to inform students by the end of December 2025. Students who are shortlisted for the scholarship will be asked to attend an interview, which is likely to take place in February 2026.

Award conditions

The following conditions apply if you accept the award. You need to:

To write a letter of thanks.
Give permission for parts of the letter of thanks to be quoted in promotional materials.
To be willing to meet with representatives of the scholarship.
To take part in promotional activities relating to the award.

How to apply

Apply using the button below or by searching Abertay Connect for 'Scholarship Opportunities'.

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Application queries and help

Staff in the Advisory Service can offer support and guidance with the application process including:

Feedback on the first draft of your personal statement by email or at a Drop-In appointment.
Checking your application face-to-face at a Drop-In.
Further advice on where to look for other opportunities.
Eligibility queries for awards that we administer.
Evidence queries.

Please contact Advisory at least 4 weeks before the application deadline. This is to ensure there is adequate time for staff to review your email, and for you to make alterations based on any feedback provided.

You can contact the Advisory Service by emailing advisory@abertay.ac.uk.

Advisory Service run Drop-In sessions on a first-come first-serve basis, during term time. These are usually 1pm-4pm, Monday to Thursday on the ground floor of the library. If you have a question about Drop-In sessions you can visit the SEZ desk in person, or email advisory@abertay.ac.uk.