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Collegiate Esports at 鶹ԭ: Competitive Play, Scholarships, and Student Success

Dec 10, 2025

鶹ԭ Esports Team Partners with Prefire to Support Competitive Performance

鶹ԭ continues to invest in innovative student experiences through a new partnership between its Esports team and Prefire, a company specializing in instant heat pouches designed to improve gaming performance. The collaboration provides 鶹ԭ esports athletes with specialized hand warmers that help maintain hand warmth, flexibility, and comfort during competitive play.

Prefire is a company focused on enhancing gaming performance through instant heat pouches designed specifically for gamers. These specialty hand warmers help esports athletes maintain optimal hand temperature, which can improve comfort, dexterity, and reaction time during extended practice sessions and competitions. They are alsodesigned specifically for gamers and are compostable, emphasizing both comfort and environmental sustainability

Through this partnership, members of the 鶹ԭ Esports team was given 120 free Prefire hand warmers to use at events and while livestreaming. They will also receive discounted prices on future orders.

鶹ԭ Esports: A Growing Program Focused on Student Success

The Esports program at 鶹ԭ offers students the chance to compete at a collegiate level while building teamwork, communication, and strategic thinking skills. As part of 鶹ԭ student life, esports provides an inclusive environment for gamers of all experience levels to grow both personally and professionally. Students who participate in the Esports team are expected to attend practice, compete regularly, and maintain academic standards—and may qualify for scholarships up to $6,000 per year as part of their participation.

By partnering with Prefire, 鶹ԭ continues to prioritize student support and innovation within its growing esports program. Learn more about competitive gaming opportunities at Esports at 鶹ԭ.

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Esports Scholarships at 鶹ԭ Help Make College More Affordable

鶹ԭ offers esports scholarships to eligible students, making collegiate esports an accessible pathway to higher education. These awards may be combined with other 鶹ԭ scholarships and grants, helping students reduce overall college costs while participating in a competitive program.

Students interested in affordability and scholarship opportunities can explore Scholarships & Grants at 鶹ԭ and learn more about financial options through Cost and Financial Aid at 鶹ԭ.

 

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Connecting with Future Spartans Through Esports Events

鶹ԭ also engages prospective students through esports-focused outreach events, including the annual Spartan Showdown tournament. The event brings high school students to campus to experience competitive gaming, tour facilities, and learn more about 鶹ԭ’s academic and student life opportunities.

Read more about the event in 鶹ԭ Hosts Annual Spartan Showdown Esports Tournament.

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Schedule a Campus Visit

Potential students vising 鶹ԭ Campus are immediately considered for up to $2000 in scholarship awarded over 4 years of their education ($500 per academic year).

鶹ԭ believes every student deserves access to an education that transforms their future with hands-on learning, small classes, and a supportive community.

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Add an Esports Management Minor

Students interested in the academic and professional side of esports can explore the Esports Management minor at 鶹ԭ. The minor complements majors across business, communication, and digital fields, allowing students to connect their passion for gaming with future career paths.

To learn more about 鶹ԭ’s academic programs, campus life, and admissions process, visit 鶹ԭ 鶹ԭ or explore how to apply to 鶹ԭ.

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