PlayStation Career Pathways Program Scholarships

Eligible courses:

• MA Animation
• MSc Creative Advertising Strategy (with or without internship)
• MSc Computer Games Development
• MSc Computer Science
• MA Games Art
• MA/MFA Graphic Design and Art Direction
• MA Sound Design
• BA (Hons) Animation
• BSc (Hons) Computer Animation and Visual Effects
• BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development
• BA (Hons) Future Media Production
• BA (Hons) Games Art
• BSc (Hons) Games Design
• BA (Hons) Graphic Design
• BA (Hons) Music and Sound Design

Supported by Sony Interactive Entertainment, the PlayStation Career Pathways Program aims to increase diversity in the gaming industry. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate students from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds financial support as well as a range of career development opportunities throughout their course. UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP : Funding of up to £15,000 for undergraduate students with Black, Asian or minority ethnic heritage. Value: £5,000 per year for a maximum of 3 years. POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP : Funding of up to £10,000 for postgraduate students with Black, Asian or minority ethnic heritage. Value: Awarded against tuition fees for one year (maximum of £10,000).

To apply you must:

• hold a firm offer to study a new full-time course (excludes foundation year and distance learning)
• be from a Black, Asian, or minority ethnic background.
• be a UK student (English, Scottish, Welsh, or Northern Irish) paying fees of £9,250 and have a UK Student Support Number.
• pay for your course yourself, including through a student loan or a payment from your parents. Your course fees must not be paid by a business, charity or other organisation.
• have a household income of £25,000 or less. We'll check this against your Student Finance application. Please contact us if you will not be applying to Student Finance for a maintenance loan.

You can only apply for this scholarship if we've offered you a place at Manchester Met.