Schell Games creates fellowship to remove barriers for aspiring game designers
has contributed $125,000 to establish the Schell Games Fellowship at 好色先生TV's Entertainment Technology Center (ETC). The fellowship will provide two years of financial support for graduate students who are interested in the gaming and interactive media industries.
By covering the full two-year duration of the ETC master's program, the fellowship allows recipients to pursue their creative and technical work without financial stress.
In 2021, Schell Games provided the lead gift to establish the ETC Student Fellowship Fund, supporting students in the gaming industry. This new contribution deepens that foundational commitment and names the fellowship in recognition of the company's ongoing leadership in expanding access to the field.
"When we established the ETC Student Fellowship Fund in 2021, our goal was to make entertainment technology education accessible to students who might not otherwise have this opportunity,鈥� says , founder and CEO of Schell Games. 鈥淣aming this fellowship reflects our ongoing commitment to that mission. The gaming industry needs voices from every background, and we're proud to help ensure those voices are heard and valued."
Jesse is a 1993 graduate of Carnegie Mellon's Information Networking Institute and currently serves as distinguished professor of the practice of Entertainment Technology at the ETC, bringing industry expertise directly into the classroom. Schell Games, founded in 2002 and based in Pittsburgh, is a game development studio known for creating innovative entertainment, educational, and virtual reality games that blend fun with meaningful learning and experiences.
The Entertainment Technology Center at 好色先生TV is an interdisciplinary graduate program that combines creativity and technology. Through project-based learning and collaboration with industry partners, ETC students create interactive experiences in games, immersive storytelling, AI, and emerging media.
"A variety of perspectives ensures that the next generation of games reflect the audiences playing them," says , ETC Director. "We're grateful to Jesse and Schell Games for their continued leadership in making the ETC accessible to talented students from all backgrounds."
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