# US Student Esports Programs Gen.G Introduces The Next Gen Fellowship for US Students By Kanesa D | Published 2024-05-23 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-next-gen-fellowship References: [esportsinsider](https://esportsinsider.com/2024/05/gen-g-us-esports-student-programme) & [geng.gg](https://geng.gg/)  Gen.G is expanding opportunities for US-based esports students with the launch of The Next Gen Fellowship, a new program designed for individuals looking to work in the esports and gaming industry eventually. Throughout the program, participants will engage with a different department within Gen.G, dedicating at least five hours to educational sessions to learn the ins and outs of each team. The initiative aims to educate students about potential esports industry career paths while offering valuable networking opportunities. Upon completing The Next Gen Fellowship program, each student will receive a $500 honorarium as a token of appreciation for their participation. The application window will open from May 23rd to June 10th, with student selection by June 20. Image Credit: Gen.G ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 24% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Education](https://www.trendhunter.com/education) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Educational Esports Fellowships:** Initiatives like The Next Gen Fellowship are bridging the gap between education and professional opportunities in esports. - **Esports Career Development:** Programs focused on esports career paths are creating new avenues for students to gain industry-specific skills. - **Networking in Gaming Industry:** Networking-focused programs within esports education are facilitating crucial industry connections for students. ### Who This Affects Most - **Esports Education:** The rise of structured fellowship programs highlights the growing emphasis on formal education within the esports sector. - **Gaming and Esports:** Fellowship initiatives are transforming the traditional pathways into the gaming industry by incorporating hands-on experience. - **Professional Development:** The integration of professional skill-building within gaming education reflects a shift towards preparing students for diverse industry roles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hands-On Esports Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/syracuse-university.md) - [University Esports Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manchester-university.md) - [University-Backed Esports Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futuregen.md) - [Collegiate Esports Ceremonies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scholars.md) - [Esports Healthcare Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ribom-hanbang-hospital.md) - [Cross-Cultural Esports Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-esports-exchange.md) - [Women-Focused Esports Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gen-g.md) - [Economic Esports Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/georgia-esports-league.md) - [Educational Esports Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmaz.md)