Games for Scholarships charity bundle is now accepting submissions
Game jam submissions are accepted until August 9.
The Games for Change Student Challenge invites students to design, build, and compete; showcasing the next generation of game makers. The program culminates in a game design competition through which students (ages 10-25) submit their original impact games and compete for scholarships, technology, industry-related opportunities, and national recognition. Money raised from the Games for Scholarships charity bundle will help fund the Games for Change Student Challenge.
Get involved
Game submissions will be accepted from July 13 - August 9 at the Games for Scholarships Game Jam. All games submitted to this jam will be turned into a charity bundle to support Games for Change for a minimum donation of $10 from August 17 - September 20.
FAQ
Can I submit multiple projects? You are welcome to submit multiple games, free, paid, or pay what you can, including new and existing games. TTRPGs and supplements, browser-based games, art packs for games, etc. are all welcome.
Are there any rules to the game jam? The only rules are that submissions must be a game or game adjacent and they cannot include racist, transphobic, homophobic, sexist, ableist, or GenAI Content.
How long will the game jam and bundle last? The jam is scheduled to last from July 13 - August 9, while the bundle is planned to collect funds from August 17 - September 20. You’ll need to approve your bundle entry before August 16 (you’ll be sent instructions on how to do this via email)
How much will the bundle cost when it is live? The bundle will cost a minimum of $10, while higher donations will be appreciated and encouraged.
Which charity will this bundle support? Games submitted to this jam will be turned into a charity bundle to benefit Games for Change. Funds raised will provide scholarships for underserved youth participating in the G4C Student Challenge, a global game design competition that invites students ages 10-25 to create original digital and tabletop games about issues impacting their communities. The program develops important college and career readiness skills like coding, digital design, problem-solving, collaboration, and creativity. The Challenge also amplifies student voices, empowering young people to imagine creative solutions to social problems and to see themselves as engaged citizens and changemakers. A selection of student games made through the Challenge can be played at G4C Student Arcade, and resources on how to join the competition and on designing games is on the G4C Learn website.
Games for Change Mission: Games for Change (G4C) is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization empowering creators and innovators to drive real-world change through games and immersive media, helping people learn, improve their communities, and contribute to making the world a better place.
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