North American esports organisation Complexity Gaming has announced a partnership with NFL Alumni and the Frisco Education Foundation to launch the GameStop High School Esports Challenge, with graduating seniors in the Frisco Independent School District able to compete in Madden, Fortnite, and Rocket League over the next four months.
Scholarship dollars donated by sponsors and viewers can be earned, and each month will focus on a single game title, leading up to the final at Complexity's headquarters. Competition for each will consist of one week of online open qualifiers, and you can find the schedule below:
January: Rocket League online qualifiers will take place on January 18-19, with semi-finals on January 25.
February: Madden online qualifiers will take place on February 15-16, with semi-finals on February 22.
March: Fortnite online qualifiers will take place on March 21-22 with semi-finals on March 28.
Late April / Early May: Eight finalists will compete in an esports triathlon with all three games - Rocket League, Madden, and Fortnite - at the GSPC.
May: The winner of the GameStop High School Esports Challenge will be recognized at the annual FEF Scholarship Night on May 20, where they will be presented with scholarship dollars from sponsorships and viewer donations.
"The popularity of video games amongst high schoolers is undeniable," said Jason Lake, Founder and CEO of Complexity Gaming. "Esports presents a world of future opportunities for high school students. Here in Frisco, they have the chance to learn from some of the leading companies in the industry. Through our partnership with NFL Alumni and the FEF, we're developing a structure that not only promotes friendly competition and fosters a positive environment, but also benefits students financially and offers esports education for their families."
The schedules are designed with school times in mind, and after online qualifiers, eight competitors from each game will head to the semi-finals, where they can receive additional coaching. Parents will also get to visit an Esports 101 course to learn about the field too.
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