2009 Game Development Scholarship Honoring Dr. Randy Pausch

The Academy is continuing support of the educational efforts of the growing number of students pursuing careers in interactive entertainment. Joseph Olin, president, AIAS, says, "As Dr. Randy Pausch inspired students and colleagues to work towards their dreams, we can think of no better way to honor this philosophy than to offer student scholarships in his name."

Last year the Academy awarded four scholarships to: Jason Williams, University of Advancing Technology; Lisa Brown, Carnegie Mellon’s Entertainment technology Center; Garrick Williams, West Virginia University; and Diana Hughes, University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts.

The scholarship selection committee is comprised of AIAS board members Rich Hilleman, Electronic Arts; Don Daglow, Stormfront Studios and Mike Capps, Epic Games, along with the University of Southern California’s Chris Swain and Carnegie Mellon’s (former AIAS board member) Jesse Schell.

Application here: PDF Application at interactive.org