Ninja Kiwi Scholarship

Ninja Kiwi Scholarship

The Ninja Kiwi Scholarship is open to students who are entering Year 4 of the following Games courses:

• Computer Arts
• Computer Game Applications Development
• Computer Games Technology
• Game Design and Production

Overview

A £1,500 scholarship will be awarded to one successful applicant. 

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

The successful candidate will also undertake a four week paid placement at Ninja Kiwi as the culmination of their scholarship. The candidate will join one of the development teams; however, this will depend on their experience and the course that they are studying. There will also be opportunities to work in other areas of the organisation such as marketing materials and extra tools. Further information on the work placement will be discussed during the interview.

The placement will begin at the end of May 2025 or early June 2025 in the Dundee Office. Hours of work will be Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm.

Eligibility

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

• Be commencing Year 4 of any of the above games courses mentioned at the Abertay campus in Dundee.
• Take part in a paid 4-week work placement at Ninja Kiwi. Exact date to be confirmed but it is anticipated that the students must be available to start at the end of May 2025 or beginning of June 2025.
• Able to demonstrate in the application form that you are ambitious and keen to work in the games industry.
• Be willing to take part in publicity materials for the scholarship if successful.
• Be willing to meet a Ninja Kiwi Representative and/or write a letter of thanks for the scholarship if successful.

How to Apply 

Applications Open: Monday 16 September 2024

Closing Date: Monday 21 October 2024

For more information, please download the Ninja Kiwi Scholarship Guidance Notes [PDF, 314KB]. Please note - no written references required unless you are shortlisted.

The application form can be completed and submitted in Abertay Connect. Please search 'Scholarship Opportunities' and submit with the evidence requested by the closing date.

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Terms & Conditions 

All Scholarships are subject to Terms & Conditions